Chess Puzzle #22wmJ — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; pawns b3/e3/e4/g2/h3. Black: king c5; pawns a5/b5/e5/f6/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b4+ — pawn b5→b4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king c3→d3. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f6→f5).
3. Best move: exf5 — pawn e4→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies e4+ (pawn e5→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe4 — king d3→e4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p2/ppk1p1p1/4P3/1PK1P2P/6P1/8 b - - 4 45

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