Chess Puzzle #7DCqm — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; pawns a2/d5/e4. Black: king d6; bishop g7; pawns a3/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king d6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg7 — king g6→g7, captures bishop. Opponent replies h5 (pawn h6→h5).
3. Best move: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king e5→d6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king g7→f6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxg7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6b1/3k2Kp/3P4/4P3/p7/P7/8 b - - 1 42

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