Chess Puzzle #NRFmx — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2567 · Master · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king f2; rooks e2/h6; pawns b6/e6. Black: king g4; rook b1; knight e3; pawns d4/f4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rg6+ — rook h6→g6, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king g4→f5. Opponent replies Rg1 (rook g6→g1).
  3. Best move: Rxb6 — rook b1→b6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1P2P2R/8/3p1pk1/4n3/4RK2/1r6 w - - 1 53

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