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

Rating 1820 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e3; rook f8; pawn h2. Black: king h3; rook f1; bishop f3; pawn h4. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Re1+ — rook f1→e1, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf2 — king e3→f2. Opponent replies Rb1 (rook e1→b1).
  3. Best move: Rxf3+ — rook f8→f3, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5R2/8/8/8/7p/4Kb1k/7P/5r2 b - - 3 52

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