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

Position

White: king g3; pawns a3/b2/d4/h4. Black: king e4; pawns a5/c4/d5/f3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f2 — pawn f3→f2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf2 — king g3→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king e4→d4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d4→e5).
4. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move Kxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p2p4/2pPk2P/P4pK1/1P6/8 b - - 0 42

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