Chess Puzzle #AoYTw — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; pawns b4/e6/f6/g3/h6. Black: king e8; pawns a3/b5/g4/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd7 — king e8→d7. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e5→f5).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies e8=Q+ (pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe8 — king d7→e8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kd7.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/7p/4PP1P/1p2K3/1P4p1/p5P1/8/8 w - - 1 55

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