Position after 32... Ke8

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Leaving the f5 pawn there; if White takes it, then all mobility in White's kingside is gone; the reason this was necessary though is that 32 ... fxg4 33 hxg4 Ke8 34 g5 leaves Black's h-pawn as a target.
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