Chess Puzzle #3Xfgg — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1123 · Beginner · crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c1; rook e4; pawns a6/c3. Black: king a7; rook c4; pawn d4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb2 — king c1→b2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: dxc3+ — pawn d4→c3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b2→c2).
  3. Best move: Rxe4 — rook c4→e4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move dxc3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/k7/P7/8/2rpR3/2P5/8/2K5 w - - 1 75

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