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

Position

White: king h3; pawns b4/c3. Black: king f4; pawn b5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h3→g2).
3. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g2→f2).
4. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p6/1P3k2/2P4K/8/8 w - - 1 66

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