Chess Puzzle #OZDPv — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2399 · Expert · advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, promotion.

Position

White: king d6; rook f6; pawn e7. Black: king g3; rook b1; bishop e3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rd1+ — rook b1→d1, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kc6 — king d6→c6. Opponent replies Bg5 (bishop e3→g5).
  3. Best move: e8=Q — pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, promotion, short. The key move is Kc6.

Position data

FEN: 8/4P3/3K1R2/8/8/4b1k1/8/1r6 b - - 0 63

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