Chess Puzzle #M7Ha2 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1854 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king b3; rook e2; pawns c6/d3. Black: king f5; rook b1; pawn g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rb2 — rook e2→b2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxb2+ — rook b1→b2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb2 (king b3→b2, captures rook).
  3. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxb2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2P5/5kp1/8/1K1P4/4R3/1r6 w - - 3 69

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