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

Position

White: king g4; pawns d4/e3/h4. Black: king f6; pawns d5/e4/e6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e5 — pawn e6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: dxe5+ — pawn d4→e5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe5 (king f6→e5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Opponent replies Kf6 (king e5→f6).
4. Best move: Kf4 — king g4→f4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame, quiet move. The key move dxe5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4pk2/3p4/3Pp1KP/4P3/8/8 b - - 0 46

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