Chess puzzle #23

Puzzle #23 · 2026-10-25 · rated 1895 · 2 moves

White to move. Find the best move.

White to move 87654321abcdefgh

Board
Solution and details

Solution: 1. Kd5 Rg6 2. axb5

Themes: Advantage, Endgame, Rook Endgame, Short

FEN: 8/5p1k/2r4P/pp2K3/P7/1P5R/8/8 w - - 0 42 · Open in the analysis board

From a real game: view on Lichess (puzzle 30xfO, Lichess puzzle database, CC0).