Chess Puzzle #WqS3S — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns e5/f4/g4. Black: king e6; bishop d3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg6 — bishop d3→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4. Opponent replies Bc2 (bishop g6→c2).
3. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e6→f7).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king d4→e3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k3/4P3/5PP1/3bK3/8/8 b - - 7 62

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