Chess Puzzle #c7dy5 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2731 · Master · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king g3; pawns b4/e3/f2/g4/h4. Black: king b5; pawns d5/e4/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: gxh4+ — pawn g5→h4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king g3→h4, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: d4 — pawn d5→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move gxh4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/1k1p2p1/1P2p1PP/4P1K1/5P2/8 w - - 1 40

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