Chess Puzzle #10GSI — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 435 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king b4; pawn a3. Black: king f1; pawns a4/b5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king f1→f2. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxb5 — king b4→b5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
  3. Best move: Kxa4 — king b5→a4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p6/pK6/P7/8/5k2 b - - 1 73

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