Chess Puzzle #rrsuO — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1978 · Advanced · crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king h2; rook g7; pawns b4/c7. Black: king e4; rook c1; pawns f3/h3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rc2+ — rook c1→c2, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh3 — king h2→h3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rc1 (rook c2→c1).
  3. Best move: Kg3 — king h3→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move Kxh3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2P3R1/8/8/1P2k3/5p1p/7K/2r5 b - - 2 48

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