Chess Puzzle #iez9c — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns b5/e4/h3. Black: king e5; pawns c5/f3/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e5→d6).
3. Best move: e5+ — pawn e4→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d6→c5).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is b6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/1Pp1k3/4P3/4Kp1P/8/8 b - - 2 46

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