Chess Puzzle #4bLhy — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; pawns a5/b6/h2. Black: king b7; pawns d6/e4/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d5+ — pawn d6→d5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb5 — king c4→b5. Opponent replies e3 (pawn e4→e3).
3. Best move: a6+ — pawn a5→a6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc8 (king b7→c8).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kb5.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k5p/1P1p2p1/P7/2K1p3/8/7P/8 b - - 0 49

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