Chess Puzzle #JfXqc — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2328 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g3; rook d1; pawns a3/b4/g2. Black: king e7; rook d7; pawns a7/b7/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd7+ — rook d1→d7, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd7 — king e7→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kg4 (king g3→g4).
  3. Best move: b5 — pawn b7→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp1rk3/7p/6p1/1P6/P5K1/6P1/3R4 w - - 0 46

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