Excellent miniature with precise king manoeuvring from both sides, surprising counterplay (5. …Rd6+!!) and a surprising resolution. White suddenly switches plans from pawn promotion and/or knight forks to a stalemate that relies on the pawn NOT promoting on c7. The tactical motifs may be well-known individually, but they are combined in a pleasing and solver-friendly way with maximal economy. (3,5 points)
Excellent miniature with precise king manoeuvring from both sides, surprising counterplay (5. …Rd6+!!) and a surprising resolution. White suddenly switches plans from pawn promotion and/or knight forks to a stalemate that relies on the pawn NOT promoting on c7. The tactical motifs may be well-known individually, but they are combined in a pleasing and solver-friendly way with maximal economy. (3,5 points)