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

Rating 1977 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short, zugzwang.

Position

White: king e3; rook a5. Black: king d5; rook c5; pawn d6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxc5+ — rook a5→c5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc5 — king d5→c5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e3→d3).
  3. Best move: Kd5 — king c5→d5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short, zugzwang. The key move Kxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p4/R1rk4/8/4K3/8/8 w - - 11 80

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