Chess Puzzle #08qiz — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; pawn h5. Black: king f3; pawn h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king f3→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh7 — king h6→h7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f4→g5).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
4. Best move: Kg8 — king h7→g8.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master, pawn endgame. The key move Kxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/7K/7P/8/5k2/8/8 b - - 2 59

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