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

Rating 2007 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king c1; rook g5; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king d4; knight b4; pawns a4/c3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rg4+ — rook g5→g4, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5. Opponent replies Rg8 (rook g4→g8).
  3. Best move: Kc4 — king c5→c4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6R1/pn1k4/2p4P/5PP1/2K5 w - - 0 56

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