Chess Puzzle #mckkq — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; pawns g6/h5. Black: king c4; rook b6; pawn h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h6 — pawn h7→h6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Rb8 (rook b6→b8).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f5→g6. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c4→d5).
4. Best move: Kxh6 — king g6→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
5. Best move: Kg6 — king h6→g6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, rook endgame, very long. The key move is g7.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1r4P1/5K1P/2k5/8/8/8 b - - 0 56

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