Chess Puzzle #mk5So — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns b5/c6/e6/h4. Black: king d8; pawns a7/d5/g4/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c7+ — pawn c6→c7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc7 — king d8→c7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f4→g5).
3. Best move: Kd8 — king c7→d8. Opponent replies Kxh5 (king g5→h5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies b6 (pawn b5→b6).
5. Best move: axb6 — pawn a7→b6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move Kxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/p7/2P1P3/1P1p3p/5KpP/8/8/8 w - - 1 44

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