Chess Puzzle #XbWqP — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2095 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; rook g6; pawn h6. Black: king f7; rook h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf6+ — rook g6→f6, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8. Opponent replies Rg6+ (rook f6→g6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kh8 — king g8→h8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kg8.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k1r/6RP/6K1/8/8/8/8 w - - 1 85

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