Chess Puzzle #9Pwon — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2012 · Expert · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king h6; rook g6; pawns b4/d4. Black: king g8; rook f7; pawns d5/g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kh8 — king g8→h8. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g6→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rh7+ (rook f7→h7, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kg5 — king h6→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5r2/6RK/3p4/1P1P4/6p1/8/8 b - - 1 51

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