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

Rating 2348 · Expert · crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; bishop f3; pawns a2/b2/g7/h6. Black: king g8; rook d8; pawns a7/d2. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bg4 — bishop f3→g4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rd5+ — rook d8→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
  3. Best move: Rd6+ — rook d5→d6, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rd5+.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p5P1/7P/6K1/8/5B2/PP1p4/8 w - - 1 39

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