Chess Puzzle #4HRCe — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; pawns d6/f6. Black: king f4; bishop f8; pawn g4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd6 — bishop f8→d6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxd6 — king e6→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
3. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
4. Best move: f8=Q+ — pawn f7→f8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, promotion. The key move Kxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5b2/8/3PKP2/8/5kp1/8/8/8 b - - 0 69

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