6:51 Another issue with Ke5 was that black has another winning idea in addition to Kb7. Black could promote with check right away. Therefore Ke5 won't make much sense.
I solved it immediately but only because I have seen this endgame before. By staying on the diagonal as a double threat, Black needs to decide if he wants to use 2 moves to capture the white pawn (which allows white to get close enough to stop black from promoting) or push his own pawn keeping it out of reach of the white king, but allows white to protect his own pawn.
Indeed, once you see the position is easy to remember. It's incredible how complex chess is. I hope you enjoyed the video and still find it challenging
You didn't explain one possibility. After the black king has moved to b6, it could just stay there, and push the black pawn. Black could still capture the white pawn if necessary. I see it would be necessary if the white pawn advances, or white king gets one move away from protecting the white pawn, but as a beginner, I cannot see why the black king needs to take the white pawn when it does, given that doing so leads to a draw.
I like the variation of black king takes the pawn and the Black king trying to secure the C and B files .I think Black should be able to take the win. Dont you think?
unfortunately, if the black king takes the pawn, he won't be able to also promote his pawn. This position is a draw in every scenario if white knows what he is doing
@@RamKumar-gy9nb he isn't in time, after black takes the pawn, white king arrives on D3 and he would play C2 - B1 to arrive on the A1 square, white doesn't need to take black pawn to draw, he just need to stay on that A1 square
