Chess Puzzle #Tbt84 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1967 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; rook a3; pawn h5. Black: king g7; rook f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra7+ — rook a3→a7, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rf7 — rook f6→f7. Opponent replies h6+ (pawn h5→h6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kg8 — king g7→g8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rf7.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/5r2/6KP/8/R7/8/8 w - - 3 54

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