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As you must know by now, with the a-pawns off the board it’s a draw, but White can win this now.


1.Kd5 Kc8 2.Kd4 [2.Kc4 is ok, too. The point is to "triangulate." That means ending up in the starting position with the other guy to move...you intentionally lose a move.] 2...Kd8 3.Kc4 Kc8 4.Kd5 Kd8 [If Black plays 4...Kc7 5.Kc5 wins because it's now Black's move from the original position and he loses the a-pawn.] 5.Kd6 Kc8 6.c7 and queens.

 


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