Chess Puzzle #KRq9W — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2142 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e6; rook b8. Black: king g6; pawns a4/g5/h3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rg8+ — rook b8→g8, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kh5 — king g6→h5. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e6→f5).
  3. Best move: Kh4 — king h5→h4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kh5.

Position data

FEN: 1R6/8/4K1k1/6p1/p7/7p/8/8 w - - 0 54

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