Chess Puzzle #eY23J — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1991 · Advanced · crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g4; rook g3; pawns f4/h5. Black: king g7; rook e2; pawns f7/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: gxh5+ — pawn g6→h5, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf3+ — king g4→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g7→f6).
  3. Best move: Kxe2 — king f3→e2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/6p1/7P/5PK1/6R1/4r3/8 b - - 0 53

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