Chess Puzzle #WKe3V — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; pawns b4/c4/d5/f5/h4. Black: king a6; pawns b6/c5/e5/f6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: cxb4+ — pawn c5→b4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb4 (king c3→b4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kb7 — king a6→b7. Opponent replies d7 (pawn d6→d7).
4. Best move: Kc7 — king b7→c7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move cxb4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/kp3p2/2pPpP1p/1PP4P/2K5/8/8 w - - 0 46

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