Chess Puzzle #NZWm2 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; pawns c3/d4. Black: king b6; pawn c6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c5+ — pawn c6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b4→c3).
3. Best move: cxd4+ — pawn c5→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king c3→d4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king b6→c6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pawn endgame. The key move cxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1kp5/8/1K1P4/2P5/8/8 w - - 3 56

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