Chess Puzzle #0E24B — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; pawns b6/d5. Black: king d6; pawns f4/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc7 — king d6→c7. Opponent replies d6+ (pawn d5→d6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxb7 — king c7→b7, captures pawn. Opponent replies d7 (pawn d6→d7).
4. Best move: Kc7 — king b7→c7. Opponent replies d8=R (pawn d7→d8, promotes to rook).
5. Best move: Kxd8 — king c7→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move is Kc7.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1P1k4/3P2p1/5p2/5K2/8/8 w - - 3 46

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