Chess Puzzle #3jc9g — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1103 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king f6; pawns a4/b3/d3/d4. Black: king d6; pawns a5/b4/c6/d5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c6→c5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: dxc5+ — pawn d4→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc5 (king d6→c5, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move dxc5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2pk1K2/p2p4/Pp1P4/1P1P4/8/8 b - - 10 46

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