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

Position

White: king e4; pawns g3/h2. Black: king e8; knight f4; pawns e7/g4/h3. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf7 — king e8→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king e4→f4, captures knight. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f7→e6).
3. Best move: Kxg4 — king f4→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd5 (king e6→d5).
4. Best move: Kxh3 — king g4→h3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, master. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/4p3/8/8/4Knp1/6Pp/7P/8 b - - 1 59

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