Chess Puzzle #t5lq0 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns a4/b5/c4/g2/h3. Black: king e5; pawns b6/c5/f5/g5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: hxg4 — pawn h3→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies hxg4 (pawn h5→g4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king d3→e3. Opponent replies f4+ (pawn f5→f4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd3 — king e3→d3. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
5. Best move: Ke2 — king d3→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, pawn endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move hxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p6/1Pp1kppp/P1P5/3K3P/6P1/8 b - - 0 44

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