Chess Puzzle #JNM32 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; pawns e3/g6. Black: king g5; pawn g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxg6 — king g5→g6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg4 — king g3→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g6→f6).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king g4→f4. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f6→e6).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king f4→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame, zugzwang. The key move Kxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6P1/6k1/6p1/4P1K1/8/8 b - - 1 50

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