Chess Puzzle #09srV — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns c6/h2. Black: king e6; pawns f4/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king e4→f3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e6→d6).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4. Opponent replies Kxc6 (king d6→c6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2P1k2p/8/4Kp2/8/7P/8 b - - 1 41

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