Chess Puzzle #x1cZP — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2289 · Expert · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king c4; pawns a4/b3/f4/g4/g5. Black: king d6; pawns a5/b6/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d6→c6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: b4 — pawn b3→b4. Opponent replies axb4 (pawn a5→b4, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kxb4 — king c4→b4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move is b4.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1p/1p1k2p1/p5P1/P1K2PP1/1P6/8/8 b - - 3 42

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