Chess Puzzle #NO0nq — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns b2/c3/d4/h5. Black: king f6; pawns a4/d5/e6/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g7→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: hxg6 — pawn h5→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king f6→g6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f4→e5. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move hxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/4pk2/3p3P/p2P1K2/2P5/1P6/8 b - - 14 46

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