Chess Puzzle #0R4Wv — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; pawns a4/d6/h4. Black: king d7; pawns a5/f5/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king e5→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d7→d6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d6→e7).
4. Best move: Kxg6 — king g5→g6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/3P2p1/p3Kp2/P6P/8/8/8 b - - 0 49

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