Chess Puzzle #03mv2 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 843 · Beginner · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short, zugzwang.

Position

White: king f4; pawn g4. Black: king h4; pawn g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g5+ — pawn g6→g5, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king f4→f5. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h4→h3).
  3. Best move: Kxg5 — king f5→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short, zugzwang. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/8/5KPk/8/8/8 b - - 5 80

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