Chess Puzzle #L1rZW — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; pawns b5/f5/f6. Black: king d6; pawns b6/e4/g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king d6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king e2→f2. Opponent replies e3+ (pawn e4→e3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg2 — king f2→g2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is f7.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p1k1P2/1P3P2/4p3/6p1/4K3/8 b - - 1 58

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