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

Position

White: king e2; pawns b3/d5/f6/g3. Black: king e8; pawns a5/b4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf7 — king e8→f7. Opponent replies Kd4 (king d3→d4).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king f7→f6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d4→c5).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king f6→e7. Opponent replies d6+ (pawn d5→d6, gives check).
5. Best move: Kd7 — king e7→d7. Opponent replies Kb5 (king c5→b5).
6. Best move: Kxd6 — king d7→d6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, pawn endgame, very long. The key move is Kf7.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/5P2/p2P3p/1p6/1P4P1/4K3/8 w - - 3 44

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