Chess Puzzle #mODo0 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1999 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; rook a4; pawns a3/c3/g2. Black: king f2; rook e8; pawn e4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d2→c2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Opponent replies Rf4+ (rook a4→f4, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kg3 — king f2→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is e3.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/8/8/8/R3p3/P1P5/3K1kP1/8 w - - 2 37

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