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

Position

White: king e4; pawns f4/g4. Black: king h2; pawns f6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Opponent replies f5+ (pawn f6→f5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king e4→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g3→f3).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king f5→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is g5.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/5p2/8/4KPP1/8/7k/8 b - - 0 52

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