Chess Puzzle #uRi1p — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns a2/b4/g3/h3. Black: king f6; pawns b5/d3/f5/h5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4. Opponent replies d2 (pawn d3→d2).
3. Best move: Kxd2 — king e3→d2, captures pawn. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f5→f4).
4. Best move: gxf4+ — pawn g3→f4, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move gxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5k1p/1p3p1p/1P6/3pK1PP/P7/8 b - - 1 41

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