Chess Puzzle #3HUF9 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; bishop c5; pawn a3. Black: king g4; pawns a4/d5/e3/f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe3 — bishop c5→e3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: fxe3+ — pawn f4→e3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe3 (king f2→e3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king g4→f5. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e3→d4).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move fxe3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2Bp4/p4pk1/P3p3/5K2/8 w - - 0 76

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