Chess Puzzle #UoWX7 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns a3/b3/c4/h5. Black: king c6; pawns a5/b6/d6/g5/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d5 — pawn d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxd5+ — pawn c4→d5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king c6→d5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Opponent replies Kd4 (king d5→d4).
4. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d4→c3).
5. Best move: Kxg5 — king g4→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, pawn endgame, very long. The key move cxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1pkp4/p5pP/2P5/PP2K3/8/8 b - - 1 40

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