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

Position

White: king d4; pawns b4/c4/f4/f6/h3. Black: king e6; pawns b6/e4/f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: bxc5+ — pawn b6→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies bxc5 (pawn b4→c5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king e6→f6, captures pawn. Opponent replies c6 (pawn c5→c6).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king f6→e7. Opponent replies c7 (pawn c6→c7).
5. Best move: Kd7 — king e7→d7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move bxc5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p2kPp1/5p1p/1PPKpP2/7P/8/8 w - - 1 46

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