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

Position

White: king d2; pawns a4/c5/g4. Black: king d5; pawns a5/d3/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc6 — king d5→c6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king d2→d3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king c6→d5. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d3→e3).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move Kxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p1Pk2p1/P5P1/3p4/3K4/8 w - - 1 42

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