Chess Puzzle #5SXVK — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1868 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e2; rook a4; pawn g3. Black: king c3; rook f1; pawn c4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king c3→b3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxc4 — rook a4→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook f1→g1).
  3. Best move: Rg4 — rook c4→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/R1p5/2k3P1/4K3/5r2 b - - 7 46

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