Chess Puzzle #44dui — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; pawns b4/c4/d5. Black: king d4; pawn d6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh8 — king g7→h8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc4 — king d4→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h8→g7).
3. Best move: Kxb4 — king c4→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
4. Best move: Kc4 — king b4→c4. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f7→e6).
5. Best move: Kc5 — king c4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move Kxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6K1/3p4/3P4/1PPk4/8/8/8 w - - 6 73

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