Chess Puzzle #jt7jz — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; pawns a3/c3/g2/g3/h3. Black: king e6; pawns b5/c5/f5/g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g3→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: fxg4+ — pawn f5→g4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies hxg4 (pawn h3→g4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g2→g3).
4. Best move: Kc4 — king d5→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move fxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k2p/1pp2pp1/8/P1P2KPP/6P1/8 w - - 0 47

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