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

Rating 1878 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g6; rook b6; pawn f7. Black: king d7; rook g3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kh7 — king g6→h7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Ke7 — king d7→e7. Opponent replies Rb7+ (rook b6→b7, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kf8 — king e7→f8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Ke7.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k1P2/1R4K1/8/8/6r1/8/8 w - - 1 68

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