Chess Puzzle #5q9aS — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns a3/b3/d4/g2. Black: king f4; pawns a5/b5/d5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king d3→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a3→a4).
3. Best move: b4+ — pawn b5→b4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c3→d2).
4. Best move: Kxg2 — king g3→g2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d2→e2).
5. Best move: Kg3 — king g2→g3. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e2→e3).
6. Best move: Kg4 — king g3→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/pp1p4/3P1k2/PP1K4/6P1/8 w - - 4 48

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