Chess Puzzle #rDL3S — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns f3/g2/h3. Black: king f6; pawns e6/f5/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e5+ — pawn e6→e5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd5 — king d4→d5. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
3. Best move: hxg4 — pawn h3→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies e4 (pawn e5→e4).
4. Best move: fxe4 — pawn f3→e4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move is Kd5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pk2/5pp1/3K3p/5P1P/6P1/8 b - - 1 40

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