Chess Puzzle #2wTZS — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns b4/c5/f3/g5. Black: king d7; pawns b5/b7/f7/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king d7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f4 — pawn f3→f4. Opponent replies h3 (pawn h4→h3).
3. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e6→d7).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move is f4.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p1k1p2/8/1pP3P1/1P2K2p/5P2/8/8 b - - 1 36

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