Chess Puzzle #RT2MK — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2126 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king b5; pawn a3. Black: king g2; rook h1. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h1→h5, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kb6 — king b5→b6. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook h5→h1).
  3. Best move: a4 — pawn a3→a4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kb6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1K6/8/P7/6k1/7r b - - 1 79

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