White to move. What is the most accurate continuation for White?
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White to move. What is the most accurate continuation for White?
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c4
or Kd3 … this is not a razor’s edge position, yet.
c4
Kd3 c5 draw
1.Kd3 c5 2.dxc Kd5 3.c6!
also win
I took me a while and I am not sure what is the solution. It all boils down to who is geting tempo in numerous K+p vs. K endgames.
I would put my money on Kd3
I would put my money on Kd3
Congratulations! You split the pot with everybody who played either 1.Kd3 or 1.c4.
Amazing! According to Endgame Database both Kc3 and my move c4 win in 26 moves.
For example:
1. c4 Kd6
2. Kd3 Kd7
3. Ke4 Ke6
4. c5 Kf6
5. d5 Ke7
6. d6 and white wins in 21!
Here is endgame database link if you want to play and practice:
http://www.shredderchess.com/online-chess/online-databases/endgame-database.html