Chess Puzzle #0lViU — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns d4/e5/f3/g5. Black: king e6; pawns c6/h4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: h3 — pawn h4→h3. Opponent replies g7 (pawn g6→g7).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king e6→f7. Opponent replies g8=Q+ (pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg8 — king f7→g8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is h3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p1k3/4P1P1/3PK2p/5P2/8/8 w - - 0 45

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