Chess Puzzle #lv01v — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; pawns a5/c4/e4/g3/h2. Black: king e6; pawns a6/c5/f5/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king e6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: exf5 — pawn e4→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king e5→f5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: g4+ — pawn g3→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f5→e5).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king f3→e3.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move exf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p3k2p/P1p2pp1/2P1P3/5KP1/7P/8 b - - 0 38

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