Chess Puzzle #lMA0y — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns a4/c4/d4/g4. Black: king d6; pawns a5/c5/d5/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: dxc5+ — pawn d4→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc5 — king d6→c5, captures pawn. Opponent replies cxd5 (pawn c4→d5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxd5 — king c5→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d3→c3).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d5→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move Kxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k4/p1pp2p1/P1PP2P1/3K4/8/8 w - - 0 37

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