Chess Puzzle #4v2Wh — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns c3/e5/g4. Black: king a4; pawns d5/e6/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king a4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Opponent replies Ka4 (king b3→a4).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Opponent replies dxc4+ (pawn d5→c4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d3→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p2p/3pP1p1/k2K2P1/2P5/8/8 b - - 1 40

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