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

Position

White: king d3; pawns g5/h4. Black: king g6; pawns b4/e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4+ — pawn e5→e4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe4 — king d3→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b4→b3).
3. Best move: Kd3 — king e4→d3. Opponent replies b2 (pawn b3→b2).
4. Best move: Kc2 — king d3→c2. Opponent replies b1=R (pawn b2→b1, promotes to rook).
5. Best move: Kxb1 — king c2→b1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move Kxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6k1/4p1P1/1p5P/3K4/8/8 b - - 1 47

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