Chess Puzzle #5CB2o — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1034 · Beginner · crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, short.

Position

White: king d2; rook g7; pawns a4/b3/c4/d5. Black: king f4; knight g4; pawns a5/b6/d6/f3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxg4+ — rook g7→g4, captures knight, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxg4 — king f4→g4, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d2→e3).
  3. Best move: Kg3 — king g4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Kxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/1p1p4/p2P4/P1P2kn1/1P3p2/3K4/8 w - - 5 55

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