Chess Puzzle #186gG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; pawns a3/d4/f3/g4. Black: king b6; pawns a4/c5/d5/f4/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: dxc5+ — pawn d4→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc6 — king b6→c6. Opponent replies Kxa4 (king b4→a4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king c6→c5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kb3 (king a4→b3).
4. Best move: Kd4 — king c5→d4. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a3→a4).
5. Best move: Ke3 — king d4→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move is Kc6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1k6/2pp2p1/pK1P1pP1/P4P2/8/8 w - - 0 47

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.