Chess Puzzle #zGt6l — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns a3/b4/c5/f3/g4. Black: king d7; pawns a5/c7/e6/f6/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d7→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4. Opponent replies axb4 (pawn a5→b4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: axb4 — pawn a3→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
4. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kc4.

Position data

FEN: 8/2pk4/4pp2/p1P3p1/1P1K2P1/P4P2/8/8 b - - 0 34

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