Chess Puzzle #7gfXq — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; pawns a4/b3/c2/g4/h3. Black: king e3; pawns e4/g5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king g2→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd2 — king e3→d2. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: e3+ — pawn e4→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kd2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6p1/P3p1P1/1P2k2P/2P3K1/8 w - - 1 41

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