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

Rating 1981 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short, trapped piece.

Position

White: king d3; rook c7; pawns f4/g3/h2. Black: king g6; rook f1; pawns c3/f6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf3+ — rook f1→f3, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Ke2 — king d3→e2. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
  3. Best move: Kxf1 — king e2→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short, trapped piece. The key move is Ke2.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R4p/5pk1/8/5P2/2pK2P1/7P/5r2 b - - 0 45

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