Chess Puzzle #4QnNp — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1119 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move.

Position

White: king c6; pawn a2. Black: king b4; pawn a5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a3+ — pawn a2→a3, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxa3 — king b4→a3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kb5 (king c6→b5).
  3. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b5→c4).
  4. Best move: Kb2 — king a3→b2.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move Kxa3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2K5/p7/1k6/8/P7/8 w - - 0 53

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