Chess Puzzle #2FiNr — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Rating 1393 · Intermediate · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king d4; pawns b4/c4/h3. Black: king e6; pawns c6/d6/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: d5 — pawn d6→d5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: cxd5+ — pawn c4→d5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e6→d6).
  3. Best move: dxc6 — pawn d5→c6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move cxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2ppk3/6p1/1PPK4/7P/8/8 b - - 0 41

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