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

Rating 2210 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; pawns b4/g4/h4. Black: king g7; pawns b5/c5/d4/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd4 — king e4→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g7→f6).
  3. Best move: Ke4 — king d4→e4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6kp/8/1pp5/1P1pK1PP/8/8/8 b - - 0 39

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