Chess Puzzle #G43XA — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns a5/c4/e3/g2/h4. Black: king d6; pawns a6/b5/f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc4 — king d4→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d6→c6).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Opponent replies Kd6 (king c6→d6).
4. Best move: Kd4 — king c4→d4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move, zugzwang. The key move Kxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2k2p1/Pp3p1p/2PK3P/4P3/6P1/8 b - - 0 32

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