Chess Puzzle #Jar1g — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns b5/c4/f3/g3/h3. Black: king e5; pawns b7/f5/f6/g5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f4+ — pawn f3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e5→d6).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d6→c5).
4. Best move: Kc3 — king d3→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move is f4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/5p2/1P2kppp/2P5/3K1PPP/8/8 b - - 0 32

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