Chess Puzzle #D1iKZ — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1950 · Advanced · deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; rook g6; pawn f5. Black: king e5; rook h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook g6→f6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rh5+ — rook h7→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh5 (king g5→h5, captures rook).
  3. Best move: Kxf6 — king e5→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rh5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7r/6R1/4kPK1/8/8/8/8 w - - 3 63

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