Chess Puzzle #2QRyL — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns c4/e5/f2. Black: king h4; pawns c5/d4/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Opponent replies d2 (pawn d3→d2).
3. Best move: Kxd2 — king e3→d2, captures pawn. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
4. Best move: fxg3+ — pawn f2→g3, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move fxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2p1P3/2Pp1Kpk/8/5P2/8 b - - 0 48

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