Chess Puzzle #Q82we — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1809 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king f3. Black: king h4; pawn g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g4+ — pawn g5→g4, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kg2 — king f3→g2. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
  3. Best move: Kg1 — king g2→g1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, pawn endgame, short. The key move is Kg2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6p1/7k/5K2/8/8 b - - 1 62

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