Chess Puzzle #0KedR — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; pawns c2/c4/g2/h3. Black: king f6; pawns b7/c6/e3/f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: fxg3 — pawn f4→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e2→f3).
3. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king f3→e2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king f6→g5. Opponent replies Kf1 (king e2→f1).
5. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move fxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/2p2k2/8/2P2p2/4p2P/2P1K1P1/8 w - - 0 39

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