Chess Puzzle #0jf00 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns a6/b2/f2. Black: king b8; pawns a7/b6/e5/f3/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe4 — king e3→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b8→c7).
3. Best move: Kxf3 — king e4→f3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd6 (king c7→d6).
4. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/p7/Pp6/4p3/7p/4Kp2/1P3P2/8 b - - 1 39

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