Pawn endgames, Chess Endgames Network

P-31B

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With White to move, the only way to win is by fixing the black pawn on the sixth rank.

 

Positions to remember:

3.Kc6! White must be careful not to play 3.Kd6?? here.
Reciprocal zugzwang, whoever is to move, loses the game!



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