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

Position

White: king c3; pawns a3/e3/f4/g3/g5. Black: king d5; pawns a4/e6/f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb4 — king c3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke4 — king d5→e4. Opponent replies Kxa4 (king b4→a4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3. Opponent replies Kb4 (king a4→b4).
4. Best move: Kxg3 — king f3→g3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Ke4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p1p1/3k1pPp/p4P2/P1K1P1P1/8/8 w - - 2 58

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