Chess Puzzle #5ya0t — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2603 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c6; pawns b3/e7/f6/g5. Black: king f7; rook h4; pawn c7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh8 — rook h4→h8. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc7 — king c6→c7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook h8→a8).
  3. Best move: b4 — pawn b3→b4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p1Pk2/2K2P2/6P1/7r/1P6/8/8 b - - 1 50

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