Chess Puzzle #E0WQv — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1856 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king b4; pawns a3/d4/g3/h3. Black: king c6; pawns a4/b5/f6/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: d5+ — pawn d4→d5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd5 — king c6→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g3→g4).
  3. Best move: Kc6 — king d5→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k2p2/1p4p1/pK1P4/P5PP/8/8 w - - 2 56

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