Chess Puzzle #KN543 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2236 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; pawns a4/b3/c2/d3/g3. Black: king d5; pawns a7/b6/c5/d4/g4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c2→c3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: dxc3+ — pawn d4→c3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king d2→c3, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: a6 — pawn a7→a6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move dxc3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1p6/2pk4/P2p2p1/1P1P2P1/2PK4/8 w - - 2 40

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