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

Rating 2154 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king b5; rook e2; pawns a5/g4. Black: king g5; rook e8; pawn e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxg4 — king g5→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies a7 (pawn a6→a7).
  3. Best move: e5 — pawn e6→e5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/8/4p3/PK4k1/6P1/8/4R3/8 w - - 1 54

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