Chess Puzzle #sUIKU — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1992 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king h2; rook g5; pawns e4/f4/g2. Black: king f6; rook a4; pawns d3/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: e5+ — pawn e4→e5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kf7 — king f6→f7. Opponent replies e6+ (pawn e5→e6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f7→e6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kf7.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/5k2/6R1/r3PP2/3p4/6PK/8 w - - 0 38

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