Chessproblem


    White can win this endgame. White to begin.


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    Solution:
    1. Kf4 Kf2 Black must follow in the 'shadow' of the white king,
    because else white can play R?8+ followed by a8=Q
    2. Ke4 Ke2 3. Kd4 Kd2 4. Kc5 Kc3
    5. Rc8!! Rxa7 6. Kb6+!
    and wins.



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