Chess Puzzle #AtyHV — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a5; pawns a4/b3/c2/g4/h4. Black: king d5; pawns a6/c5/d4/f7/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc4+ — pawn b3→c4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king d5→c4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
4. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move bxc4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/p5p1/K1pk4/P2p2PP/1P6/2P5/8 b - - 1 41

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