Chess Puzzle #yVDRG — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2327 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame.

Position

White: king b6; pawns a4/b5. Black: king g5; rook f4. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf6+ — rook f4→f6, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Ka7 — king b6→a7. Opponent replies Rf5 (rook f6→f5).
  3. Best move: Ka6 — king a7→a6. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g5→f4).
  4. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move is Ka7.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1K6/1P4k1/P4r2/8/8/8 b - - 0 63

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