Chess Puzzle #GtJGR — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; pawns b4/e4/g2/h4. Black: king f6; pawns b5/e5/g5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxh4+ — pawn g5→h4, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh4 — king g3→h4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f6→g6).
3. Best move: g4 — pawn g2→g4. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g6→h6).
4. Best move: gxh5 — pawn g4→h5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k2/1p2p1pp/1P2P2P/6K1/6P1/8 b - - 1 34

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