Chess Puzzle #2Gmhj — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Rating 1592 · Intermediate · crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; pawn g3. Black: king g7; pawn h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kh7 — king g7→h7. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh5 — king g5→h5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h7→g7).
  3. Best move: Kg5 — king h5→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxh5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/8/6Kp/8/6P1/8/8 b - - 1 75

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