Chess Puzzle #CvVAT — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; pawns a2/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c5; pawns b4/f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ka4 — king b3→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc4 — king c5→c4. Opponent replies Ka5 (king a4→a5).
3. Best move: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Opponent replies axb3+ (pawn a2→b3, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxb3 — king c4→b3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move is Kc4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/2k2p1p/1p3P1P/1K4P1/P7/8 w - - 1 37

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