Chess Puzzle #U1nVV — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1862 · Advanced · endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c5; rook e3; pawns b5/g4/h3. Black: king c7; rook f6; pawns g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: b6+ — pawn b5→b6, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxb6 — rook f6→b6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re7+ (rook e3→e7, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kd8 — king c7→d8.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxb6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/5r1p/1PK3p1/6P1/4R2P/8/8 w - - 12 52

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