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

Position

White: king e4; pawn f4. Black: king h5; pawns e6/f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg6 — king h5→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
3. Best move: fxe6+ — pawn f5→e6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king f7→e6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king e4→f4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pawn endgame. The key move fxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pp2/7k/4KP2/8/8/8 b - - 1 45

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