Chess Puzzle #14lHj — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; pawns d4/e3/f4/g2. Black: king e6; pawns d5/e7/f6/h4/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh6 — king g6→h6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king e6→f5. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h6→h5).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king f5→e4. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king h5→h4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxe3 — king e4→e3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/4p3/4kpKp/3p4/3P1P1p/4P3/6P1/8 w - - 4 39

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