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

Rating 2371 · Expert · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g8; rook e1; pawn e7. Black: king g5; rook b7; pawns g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh7 — king g8→h7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re8 (rook b8→e8).
  3. Best move: Kg7 — king h7→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6K1/1r2P2p/6p1/6k1/8/8/8/4R3 b - - 0 56

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