Chess Puzzle #J8n3u — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns f4/g2/h3. Black: king d5; pawns f5/g5/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxf4+ — pawn g5→f4, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king e3→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d5→e6).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f5→f4).
4. Best move: Kxf4 — king g5→f4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/8/3k1pp1/5P2/4K2P/6P1/8 b - - 0 49

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