Chess Puzzle #6sF8U — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; bishop g5; pawn h4. Black: king e4; knight f4; pawn f3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king f2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke3 — king e4→e3. Opponent replies Bxf4+ (bishop g5→f4, captures knight, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke2 — king e3→e2. Opponent replies Bd6 (bishop f4→d6).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move is Ke3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6B1/4kn1P/5p2/5K2/8 w - - 2 55

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