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

Rating 1980 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king h3; rook d7; knight b1; pawns b3/c4. Black: king f4; rook a2; bishop e5; pawn a7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf7+ — rook d7→f7, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Rg7+ (rook f7→g7, gives check).
  3. Best move: Bxg7 — bishop e5→g7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2R4/8/4b3/2P2k2/1P5K/r7/1N6 w - - 0 44

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