Chess Puzzle #ZaOIc — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1954 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king f5; pawns e6/f7/g6. Black: king g7; rook g2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf2+ — rook g2→f2, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king g7→g6, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Ke5.

Position data

FEN: 8/5Pk1/4P1P1/5K2/8/8/6r1/8 b - - 4 69

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