Chess Puzzle #J0rg6 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1926 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e3; rook f4; pawn c4. Black: king g5; rook b4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rd4 — rook f4→d4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king g5→f5. Opponent replies Rd5+ (rook d4→d5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6k1/1rP2R2/4K3/8/8 w - - 2 63

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