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

Position

White: king g3; pawns d4/e4. Black: king f6; pawn e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e5+ — pawn e6→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
3. Best move: exd4+ — pawn e5→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king e3→d4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f6→e6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pawn endgame. The key move exd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pk2/8/3PP3/6K1/8/8 w - - 2 57

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