Chess Puzzle #pRNb5 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; pawns b5/c4/e4/f4/g3. Black: king h6; pawns b6/c5/e5/f6/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg6 — king h6→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g6→h6).
3. Best move: Kh4 — king g4→h4. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g7→g6).
4. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f5→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxg6 (king h6→g6, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Kg4 — king h4→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move is f5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1p3p1k/1Pp1p3/2P1PPK1/6P1/8/8 b - - 0 34

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