Chess Puzzle #uPi22 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2310 · Expert · crushing, endgame, master, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king c7; pawns a2/b2/c4. Black: king d2; pawns a7/b7/c5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king d2→d3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxb7 — king c7→b7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king d3→c4, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kxa7 — king b7→a7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/ppK5/8/2p5/2P5/8/PP1k4/8 b - - 0 37

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