Chess Puzzle #4LPUv — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c1; pawns c3/d3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king c5; pawns a3/b5/d4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. 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 c5→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc2 (king c1→c2).
3. Best move: b4 — pawn b5→b4. Opponent replies Kb3 (king c2→b3).
4. Best move: Kxd3 — king d4→d3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1pk5/3p4/p1PP3P/5PP1/2K5 w - - 0 40

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