Chess Puzzle #D0aB7 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4. Black: king f6; pawns c7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king h1→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h6→h5. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a2→a4).
4. Best move: g4+ — pawn g5→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f3→g3).
5. Best move: Kxe4 — king e5→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies a5 (pawn a4→a5).
6. Best move: Kd5 — king e4→d5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, deflection, endgame, equality, exposed king, pawn endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Ke5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/5k1p/6p1/4P3/8/PPP5/7K w - - 0 42

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