Chess Puzzle #2TSB1 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 838 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short, skewer.

Position

White: king b8; rook b1. Black: king b4; rook c6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king b4→c3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook b1→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c3→d4).
  3. Best move: Rxc6 — rook c1→c6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 1K6/8/2r5/8/1k6/8/8/1R6 b - - 5 57

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