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

Position

White: king d2; pawns a3/b4/f2/g5/h4. Black: king d4; pawns a7/e4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d2→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c2→d2).
3. Best move: Kb3 — king c4→b3. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d2→e3).
4. Best move: Kxa3 — king b3→a3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxe4 (king e3→e4, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Kxb4 — king a3→b4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, pawn endgame, very long. The key move is Kc4.

Position data

FEN: 8/p6p/6p1/6P1/1P1kp2P/P7/3K1P2/8 w - - 4 40

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