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

Rating 2071 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king b5; pawns c2/g2/h3. Black: king e5; pawns a5/f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g7→g5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxa5 — king b5→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e5→d4).
  3. Best move: Kb4 — king a5→b4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/5p1p/pK2k3/8/7P/2P3P1/8 b - - 1 47

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