Chess Puzzle #WK37I — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2319 · Expert · advantage, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king e6; rook e1; pawns a4/b2/b3/e5. Black: king g6; rook f7; pawns a7/b6/c5/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Re3 — rook e1→e3. Opponent replies Rf2 (rook f7→f2).
  3. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook e3→g3, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p4r2/1p2K1k1/2p1P3/P5p1/1P6/1P6/4R3 b - - 0 41

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