Chess Puzzle #kE4vP — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns b4/f2/f3. Black: king a3; pawns a6/b5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king f4→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxb4 — king a3→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f3→f4).
3. Best move: Kc5 — king b4→c5. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f4→f5).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king c5→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, pawn endgame. The key move Kxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1p6/1P3K2/k4P2/5P2/8 w - - 0 54

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