Chess Puzzle #Sfvet — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1972 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e3; rook e1; pawns b3/c2/d4. Black: king g2; bishop e6; pawns c6/h2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Re2+ — rook e1→e2, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kg3 — king g2→g3. Opponent replies Rxh2 (rook e2→h2, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kxh2 — king g3→h2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p1b3/8/3P4/1P2K3/2P3kp/4R3 w - - 0 53

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