Chess Puzzle #bdnyy — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2771 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d1; rook h6; pawns a6/b2/g4/h4. Black: king c5; rook e2; pawns d3/e3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h6→h5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kd4 — king c5→d4. Opponent replies Rd5+ (rook h5→d5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Ke4 — king d4→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P6R/2k5/6PP/3pp3/1P2r3/3K4 w - - 2 46

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