Chess Puzzle #pO1bn — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2376 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g4; rook d8; bishop g5; pawn h2. Black: king g6; rook g2; bishop e5; pawn d5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kh4 — king g4→h4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxg5 — rook g2→g5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rg8+ (rook d8→g8, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kh6 — king g6→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Rxg5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/6k1/3pb1B1/6K1/8/6rP/8 w - - 1 46

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