Chess Puzzle #NeTj7 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; pawns a2/b4/d3/f4. Black: king d6; pawns a6/c5/d4/f6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a3 — pawn a2→a3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: cxb4 — pawn c5→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies axb4 (pawn a3→b4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king d6→c6. Opponent replies Kg3 (king g2→g3).
4. Best move: Kb5 — king c6→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move cxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2k1p2/2p5/1P1p1P2/3P4/P5K1/8 w - - 0 38

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