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

Rating 2221 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e6; rook b7; pawns a7/f5. Black: king g8; rook a3; bishop g5; pawns e4/f6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra6+ — rook a3→a6, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5. Opponent replies e3 (pawn e4→e3).
  3. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kd5.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/PR6/4Kp2/5Pb1/4p3/r7/8/8 b - - 1 50

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