Chess Puzzle #20NhM — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; pawns a6/h4. Black: king f5; pawns a7/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king f5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king g4→h4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kb7 — king c6→b7. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h4→g3).
4. Best move: Kxa7 — king b7→a7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Kc6.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/P7/1K3k1p/7P/8/8/8 b - - 0 58

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