Chess Puzzle #p40Bb — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2358 · Expert · crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king f7; rook b6; pawn f6. Black: king d8; rook b1; pawn b3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rd6+ — rook b6→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d8→c7).
  3. Best move: Rd2 — rook d6→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rd6+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/5K2/1R3P2/8/8/1p6/8/1r6 b - - 0 42

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