Chess Puzzle #DydGj — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Rating 1421 · Intermediate · crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame.

Position

White: king g4; pawn h3. Black: king c4; pawn h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king c4→d4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh4 — king g4→h4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d4→e5).
  3. Best move: Kg5 — king h4→g5. Opponent replies Ke6 (king e5→e6).
  4. Best move: Kg6 — king g5→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/2k3Kp/7P/8/8 b - - 7 68

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