Chess Puzzle #0mJaU — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns b3/c3/f3. Black: king d5; pawns b5/e5/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c4+ — pawn c3→c4, gives check. Opponent replies bxc4+ (pawn b5→c4, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: bxc4+ — pawn b3→c4, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move bxc4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p1kpp2/8/1PPK1P2/8/8 b - - 1 36

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