Chess Puzzle #n0ynR — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2029 · Expert · advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, sacrifice, short.

Position

White: king d3; rook a4; bishop d1; pawns a7/h5. Black: king g3; rook b1; bishop a8; pawns f3/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d3→c2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxd1 — rook b1→d1, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd1 (king c2→d1, captures rook).
  3. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxd1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: b7/P7/7p/7P/R7/3K1pk1/8/1r1B4 w - - 6 78

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