Chess Puzzle #37tTp — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; pawns b3/e4/f5/g4/h5. Black: king c6; pawns b4/c5/e5/f6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king c6→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Opponent replies hxg5 (pawn h6→g5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is g5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k2p1p/2p1pP1P/1p2P1P1/1P6/1K6/8 b - - 0 46

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