Chess Puzzle #f5kcv — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1823 · Advanced · advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king e3; knight f3; pawns b4/c6/e4. Black: king d6; rook f8; pawn g3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2. Opponent replies e5+ (pawn e4→e5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc7 — king d6→c7. Opponent replies e6 (pawn e5→e6).
  4. Best move: Rxf3+ — rook f8→f3, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/8/2Pk4/8/1P2P3/4KNp1/8/8 w - - 1 48

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