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

Rating 2367 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king c4; rook c6; pawn b6. Black: king e5; rook e2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rc5+ — rook c6→c5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6. Opponent replies b7 (pawn b6→b7).
  3. Best move: Rb2 — rook e2→b2.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, rook endgame, short. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1PR5/4k3/2K5/8/4r3/8 w - - 1 65

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