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

Rating 1882 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c5; rook d5; pawn c4. Black: king e6; rook g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rd4 — rook d5→d4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxd4 — rook g4→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king c5→d4, captures rook).
  3. Best move: Kd6 — king e6→d6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k3/2KR4/2P3r1/8/8/8 w - - 1 51

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