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

Position

White: king e4; pawns b3/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c5; pawns d6/f6/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b4+ — pawn b3→b4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc4 — king c5→c4. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f4→f5).
3. Best move: d5+ — pawn d6→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e4→f4).
4. Best move: gxf5 — pawn g6→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p1pp1/2k4p/4KP1P/1P4P1/8/8 w - - 0 39

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