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

Rating 1663 · Advanced · advantage, endgame, hanging piece, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; rook g6; pawns a4/c2/c4/d6. Black: king h1; rook d8; pawns a5/c5/g7/h2. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd6 — rook d8→d6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxd6 — rook g6→d6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h1→g1).
  3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d6→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/6p1/3P2R1/p1p5/P1P1K3/8/2P4p/7k b - - 1 34

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