Chess Puzzle #ln9sc — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1991 · Advanced · endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e3; bishop c3; knight c5; pawns f3/g4. Black: king g6; rook d5; pawns c4/e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd4 — bishop c3→d4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: e5 — pawn e6→e5. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e3→e4).
  3. Best move: Rxd4+ — rook d5→d4, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p1k1/2Nr4/2p3P1/2B1KP2/8/8 w - - 3 50

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