Chess Puzzle #hi8h9 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2246 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king c2; rook c4; pawn b3. Black: king d5; rook d4; pawns b4/c5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd4+ — rook c4→d4, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: cxd4 — pawn c5→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
  3. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move cxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2pk4/1pRr4/1P6/2K5/8 w - - 28 76

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