Chess Puzzle #2DQD3 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 643 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king g3; pawns f4/g2. Black: king c6; pawns f5/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: gxf4+ — pawn g5→f4, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxf4 — king g3→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd6 (king c6→d6).
  3. Best move: Kxf5 — king f4→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k5/5pp1/5P2/6K1/6P1/8 b - - 0 57

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