Chess Puzzle #x6kQE — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; pawns g6/h5. Black: king e3; pawns d4/f5/f7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: gxf7 — pawn g6→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies f4+ (pawn f5→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2. Opponent replies f3+ (pawn f4→f3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king g2→g3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move gxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/6P1/5p1P/3p4/4k1K1/8/8 b - - 0 47

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