Chess Puzzle #I0mWp — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2536 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; rook g5; pawns c4/f6. Black: king c6; rook c1; pawn d6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxc4+ — rook c1→c4, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
  3. Best move: Rg8 — rook g5→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2kp1P2/6R1/2P1K3/8/8/2r5 b - - 0 87

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