Chess Puzzle #19Qch — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; pawn b4. Black: king e4; pawns a6/b5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king e4→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxa6 — king b6→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d4→c4).
3. Best move: Ka5 — king a6→a5. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
4. Best move: Kxb5 — king a5→b5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move Kxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/pK6/1p6/1P2k3/8/8/8 b - - 5 51

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