Chess Puzzle #EDf8e — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2446 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d3; rook a5; pawn h4. Black: king g3; rook h8; pawn f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rg5+ — rook a5→g5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh4 — king g3→h4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg6 (rook g5→g6).
  3. Best move: Re8 — rook h8→e8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7r/8/8/R7/5p1P/3K2k1/8/8 w - - 0 64

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