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

Rating 2235 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; rook f6; pawns f4/g6. Black: king d4; rook g8; pawns c5/d3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf7 — rook f6→f7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rxg6 — rook g8→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rd7+ (rook f7→d7, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/8/5RP1/2p5/3k1P2/3p4/3K4/8 w - - 1 64

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