Chess Puzzle #c0PZV — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2645 · Master · crushing, endgame, hanging piece, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c4; rook h1; pawn c3. Black: king g2; rook a7; pawn h2. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxh2+ — rook h1→h2, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh2 — king g2→h2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c4→d5).
  3. Best move: Rd7+ — rook a7→d7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/r7/8/8/2K5/2P5/6kp/7R w - - 0 49

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