Chess Puzzle #AlTfr — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h7; pawns f4/h2. Black: king e7; pawns f5/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king e7→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh6 — king h7→h6. Opponent replies g5 (pawn g6→g5).
3. Best move: fxg5+ — pawn f4→g5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f6→e5).
4. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move fxg5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k2K/6p1/5p2/5P2/8/7P/8 b - - 0 46

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