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

Rating 2596 · Master · advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame.

Position

White: king e3; rook f6; pawns d3/e5/f4. Black: king d7; rook a3; pawns a7/b3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh6 — rook f6→h6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies e6+ (pawn e5→e6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc7 — king d7→c7. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook h6→h1).
  4. Best move: Ra1 — rook a3→a1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is b2.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2k4/5R2/4P3/5P2/rp1PK3/8/8 w - - 0 39

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