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

Position

White: king d3; pawns c3/f2/g5/h4. Black: king d5; pawns a5/b3/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4+ — pawn c3→c4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc5 — king d5→c5. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d3→c3).
3. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Kxb2 (king c3→b2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king c5→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, deflection, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/6p1/p2k2P1/7P/1pPK4/5P2/8 w - - 2 44

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