Chess Puzzle #2K2wK — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook d4; pawns c5/d5/g2/h3. Black: king e5; rook d8; pawns f5/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king d2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d8→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxd5+ (rook d4→d5, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxd5 — king e5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies h4 (pawn h3→h4).
4. Best move: Kxc5 — king d5→c5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/6pp/8/2PPkp2/3R4/7P/3K2P1/8 w - - 1 35

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