Chess Puzzle #d1nLc — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; pawns d5/e4/g2/h3. Black: king d6; pawns e5/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king f3→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f7→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g4→f3).
3. Best move: fxe4+ — pawn f5→e4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe4 (king f3→e4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g5 — pawn g6→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move fxe4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1p/3k2p1/3Pp3/4P3/5K1P/6P1/8 w - - 1 38

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