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

Position

White: king f4; pawns a4/b3/c3/d4/h4. Black: king e6; pawns a5/b6/c5/f5/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d5+ — pawn d4→d5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd5 — king e6→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king f4→f5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Opponent replies bxc4+ (pawn b3→c4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d5→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p2k3/p1p2p1p/P2P1K1P/1PP5/8/8 w - - 1 40

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