Chess Puzzle #06rFK — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; pawns e6/f2/f5. Black: king f8; knight f3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king f8→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Opponent replies Kf8 (king e8→f8).
3. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Nh4 (knight f3→h4).
4. Best move: e7+ — pawn e6→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king f8→f7, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, knight endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move is f6.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/3KP3/5P2/8/5n2/5P2/8 b - - 7 52

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