Chess Puzzle #eq2I2 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2217 · Expert · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king f2; rook g6; pawns c5/g3/h4. Black: king e4; rook b3; pawns a4/c6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxc6 — rook g6→c6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook b3→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f2→g1).
  3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p3R1/2P5/p3k2P/1r4P1/5K2/8 w - - 0 47

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