Chess Puzzle #pNyg1 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; pawns b3/f2/f3/h4. Black: king c5; pawns b4/c3/f4/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king c2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd5 — king c5→d5. Opponent replies Kc2 (king d3→c2).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king d5→d4. Opponent replies Kc1 (king c2→c1).
4. Best move: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Opponent replies Kd1 (king c1→d1).
5. Best move: c2+ — pawn c3→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kc1 (king d1→c1).
6. Best move: Ke2 — king d3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move is Kd5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2k4p/1p3p1P/1Pp2P2/2K2P2/8 w - - 1 49

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