Chess Puzzle #j6XFx — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2035 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king f5; pawns a3/b2/c3/h5. Black: king f7; pawns a6/b5/c4/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: a4 — pawn a3→a4. Opponent replies bxa4 (pawn b5→a4, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move is a4.

Position data

FEN: 8/5kp1/p7/1p3K1P/2p5/P1P5/1P6/8 b - - 0 44

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