Chess Puzzle #jOD5Q — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns a3/c3/d5/g4. Black: king f6; pawns a4/b5/d6/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d4→c3).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king c3→c4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king e5→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p1k2/1p1P2p1/p2K2P1/P1P5/8/8 w - - 1 44

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