Chess Puzzle #RRS1w — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2357 · Expert · advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; rook a4; pawns b4/g2/h2. Black: king d6; rook c8; pawn d3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c8→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
  3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/8/3k4/6K1/RP6/3p4/6PP/8 w - - 0 44

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