Chess Puzzle #WPdLe — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns b3/c2/c4/f3/f5/g5. Black: king h7; pawns a7/c6/e5/h4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: h3 — pawn h4→h3. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e4→f3).
3. Best move: e4+ — pawn e5→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe4 (king f3→e4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: h2 — pawn h3→h2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is h3.

Position data

FEN: 8/p6k/2p5/4pPP1/2P1K2p/1P3P2/2P5/8 w - - 0 36

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