Chess Puzzle #2HGOA — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1020 · Beginner · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d5; rook b7; pawn d6. Black: king f8; rook e1; pawn f7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rd1+ — rook e1→d1, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kc6 — king d5→c6. Opponent replies Rc1+ (rook d1→c1, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kd7 — king c6→d7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kc6.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/1R3p2/3P4/3K4/8/8/8/4r3 b - - 2 67

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