Chess Puzzle #pXB2a — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2230 · Expert · advanced pawn, attraction, endgame, equality, promotion, rook endgame.

Position

White: king g2; rooks b5/d4; pawns c7/f2/g3/h2. Black: king c3; rooks a1/c8; pawn a2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rd8 — rook d4→d8. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook a1→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg1 (king g2→g1, captures rook).
  3. Best move: a1=Q+ — pawn a2→a1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, attraction, endgame, equality, promotion, rook endgame, short. The key move is Rg1+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/2P5/8/1R6/3R4/2k3P1/p4PKP/r7 w - - 2 52

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