Chess Puzzle #et5Ew — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2211 · Expert · crushing, endgame, master, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; pawns f5/g4. Black: king a5; pawns f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king a5→b6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f5→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies hxg6 (pawn h7→g6, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kf6 — king g5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, pawn endgame, short. The key move fxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1p/6p1/k4PK1/6P1/8/8/8 b - - 1 42

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