Chess Puzzle #F6rU5 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns b2/b5/f4/h3. Black: king c7; pawns d6/e6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: exf5 — pawn e6→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d4→e3).
3. Best move: d5 — pawn d6→d5. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e3→f4).
4. Best move: d4 — pawn d5→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move exf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k4p/3pp3/1P6/3K1P2/7P/1P6/8 w - - 1 39

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