Chess Puzzle #EK5to — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; pawn h3. Black: king f4; pawn g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg3 — king g2→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e3→e4).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king g3→g4. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e4→e5).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king g4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, pawn endgame. The key move Kxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/5k2/6pP/6K1/8 b - - 1 68

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