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

Rating 2147 · Expert · crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e2; rook a5; pawns a2/b2/c3/g2. Black: king e5; rook d5; pawns e3/f4/g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd5+ — rook a5→d5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd5 — king e5→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e2→d3).
  3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/R2rk3/5pp1/2P1p3/PP2K1P1/8 w - - 8 42

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