Chess Puzzle #2wuSw — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; pawns a6/g4/h3. Black: king f2; pawns f4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king f2→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies f3 (pawn f4→f3).
3. Best move: a8=Q — pawn a7→a8, promotes to queen. Opponent replies f2 (pawn f3→f2).
4. Best move: Qh1 — queen a8→h1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, promotion. The key move is a7.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/P6p/8/1K3pP1/7P/5k2/8 b - - 0 48

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