Richard Reti Famous Endgame Puzzle

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I_Am_Second

MNMSkyBlue
I_Am_Second

maybe_player, you have the correct first move.  Keep going with your idea, about that the King is supposed to do.  Youre on the right track!

MNMSkyBlue

I can't figure out one variation where white's K is JUST OUTSIDE THE BOX but black can easily play ...h6, and white's K can't get there in time.

I_Am_Second
Maybe_Player wrote:

I can't figure out one variation where white's K is JUST OUTSIDE THE BOX but black can easily play ...h6, and white's K can't get there in time.

 

MNMSkyBlue

THAt's the move I missed, Ke6. Thx mun.

pwned_pawn

If the black king moves sooner

 

JackRoach

I've always loved this puzzle. Looks impossible but it is so simple! I stumped my dad with this grin.png

DogLover4Ever

This puzzle is very interesting!