Chess Puzzle #sqF6R — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns b3/c4/d5/f2/f3. Black: king f6; pawns b5/d6/e5/f4/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b3→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f6→g6).
3. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Opponent replies dxc5 (pawn d6→c5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
5. Best move: Kd5 — king e4→d5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p1k2/1p1Pp1p1/2P1Kp2/1P3P2/5P2/8 b - - 0 40

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