Chess Puzzle #DmYNS — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2006 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e5; rook f6; pawn a4. Black: king g3; rook h6; pawn a6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh4 — rook h6→h4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxa6 — rook f6→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g3→f2).
  3. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p4R1r/4K3/P7/6k1/8/8 b - - 1 55

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