Chess Puzzle #TZK66 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2674 · Master · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king e2; pawns b5/e3/f3/g4/h3. Black: king f6; pawns b6/d5/e4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: h4 — pawn h3→h4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: exf3+ — pawn e4→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king e2→f3, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: g5 — pawn g7→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move exf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1p3k1p/1P1p4/4p1P1/4PP1P/4K3/8 w - - 1 52

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