Chess Puzzle #P7Y2m — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2258 · Expert · crushing, endgame, master, master vs master, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king f6; rook e5; pawns e4/f3. Black: king f4; rook f2; pawn h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f6→e6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxf3 — rook f2→f3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd5 (king e6→d5).
  3. Best move: Rd3+ — rook f3→d3, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, master vs master, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5K2/4R3/4Pk2/5P1p/5r2/8 w - - 0 44

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