Chess Puzzle #hu9Gj — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2087 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c5; pawns a4/c4. Black: king g7; rook h1. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook h1→h5, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kb6 — king c5→b6. Opponent replies Rh6+ (rook h5→h6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kb7 — king b6→b7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kb6.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/8/2K5/P1P5/8/8/7r b - - 0 54

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