Chess Puzzle #tP3d8 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2276 · Expert · crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame.

Position

White: king d6; pawn g4. Black: king a7; pawns f7/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king a7→b6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Ke5 — king d6→e5. Opponent replies Kc5 (king b6→c5).
  3. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c5→d4).
  4. Best move: Kxf7 — king f6→f7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is Ke5.

Position data

FEN: 8/k4p2/3K4/6p1/6P1/8/8/8 b - - 1 47

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