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

Position

White: king c5; pawns a4/f3/f4/h4. Black: king c7; pawns a5/c6/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king c5→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd6 — king c7→d6. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c4→d4).
3. Best move: c5+ — pawn c6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d4→c4).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king d6→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/2p3p1/p1K4p/P4P1P/5P2/8/8 w - - 6 42

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