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

Position

White: king g1; queen h8; pawns a3/g2/h3. Black: king d4; rook e5; knight d3; pawn e4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a3→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Opponent replies Qh4+ (queen h8→h4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3. Opponent replies a5 (pawn a4→a5).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is e3.

Position data

FEN: 7Q/8/8/4r3/3kp3/P2n3P/6P1/6K1 w - - 3 47

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