Chess Puzzle #2i9aS — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; pawns c2/c3/f3/g4/h5. Black: king e5; pawns c4/d4/f4/f6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: cxd4+ — pawn c3→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd4 — king e5→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e2→d2).
3. Best move: c3+ — pawn c4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d2→e2).
4. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p1p/4k2P/2pp1pP1/2P2P2/2P1K3/8 w - - 0 49

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