Chess Puzzle #sl1rV — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1932 · Advanced · deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g2; rook e5. Black: king g4; rook f3; pawns g6/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g6→g5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Rxg5+ — rook e5→g5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg5 (king g4→g5, captures rook).
  3. Best move: Kxf3 — king g2→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/4R3/6kp/5r2/6K1/8 b - - 0 64

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