Chess Puzzle #Gql3j — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1912 · Advanced · crushing, double check, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g1; rook e6; bishop f5; pawns b4/c2/f4/g5. Black: king g7; rooks c8/h4; pawns a6/b5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxf4 — rook h4→f4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rg6+ — rook e6→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g7→h7).
  3. Best move: Rh6+ — rook g6→h6, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, double check, endgame, short. The key move is Rg6+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/6k1/p3R3/1p3BP1/1P3P1r/8/2P5/6K1 b - - 0 34

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