Chess Puzzle #u1odU — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns e5/f4/g3/h2. Black: king f5; pawns b4/b6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f7→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g4+ — pawn g3→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg4 (king f5→g4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: e6 — pawn e5→e6. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g4→f5).
4. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is g4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pp1/1p5p/4Pk2/1p1K1P2/6P1/7P/8 b - - 0 39

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