Chess Puzzle #7hZ1C — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns a4/b3/f5. Black: king e5; pawns a5/b4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf6 — king e5→f6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Kc5 (king c4→c5).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king e5→e4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p3kP2/Pp6/1P1K4/8/8 w - - 1 56

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