Chess Puzzle #DM1AG — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2426 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d7; rook d6; pawn h6. Black: king g8; rook h2; pawn f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: h7+ — pawn h6→h7, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxh7+ — rook h2→h7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king d7→e8).
  3. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxh7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3K4/3R3P/8/5p2/8/7r/8 w - - 0 45

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