Chess Puzzle #5EVqx — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns a4/f4/g4/h3. Black: king e6; pawns a5/f7/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f7→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e6→d6).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king e4→d4. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d6→c6).
4. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move is f5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/4k2p/p5p1/P3KPP1/7P/8/8 b - - 0 48

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