Chess Puzzle #AbUj3 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2632 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; rook c6; pawn c3. Black: king h6; rook h3; pawns b6/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxb6 — rook c6→b6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxc3 — rook h3→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rb2 (rook b6→b2).
  3. Best move: Kh5 — king h6→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1pR3pk/8/4K3/2P4r/8/8 w - - 0 35

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