Chess Puzzle #3Yx0X — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1035 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e6; rook f6; pawns f4/g5. Black: king e8; rook a5; pawns f5/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra4 — rook a5→a4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxg6 — rook f6→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra6+ (rook a4→a6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kxf5 — king e6→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/4KRp1/r4pP1/5P2/8/8/8 b - - 12 60

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