Chess Puzzle #4ljs6 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; pawns b5/g4/h5. Black: king c8; pawns b7/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ka7 — king b6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc7 — king c8→c7. Opponent replies b6+ (pawn b5→b6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king c7→c6. Opponent replies Ka8 (king a7→a8).
4. Best move: Kxb6 — king c6→b6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move is Kc7.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/1p4p1/1K5p/1P5P/6P1/8/8/8 w - - 1 45

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