Chess Puzzle #Q5g6a — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2276 · Expert · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king e8; pawns a4/b4. Black: king b3; pawn a7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kd7 — king e8→d7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxa4 — king b3→a4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d7→c6).
  3. Best move: Kxb4 — king a4→b4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4K3/p7/8/8/PP6/1k6/8/8 w - - 1 56

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