Chess Puzzle #cmsrb — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns a3/b4/d4/f2/g3. Black: king d5; pawns a7/b5/g5/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: h3 — pawn h4→h3. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g3→g4).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king d5→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f3→g3).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king d4→e4.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/8/1p1k2p1/1P1P3p/P3K1P1/5P2/8 w - - 0 37

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