That is actually a fantastic study with an amazing key move. On top of it, the key move is echoed two moves later by a similar "double take" sacrifice of the g-pawn. It is impossible that such a study would only score a 4th commendation. It's one that deserves to be in everyone's miniature top 10!
Endgame Study - J. Nunn, 2014, 4th commendation.
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It may be anticipated (?) Competition is not important at all, this study is very nice.
Yes, that thought occurred to me too. "Partially anticipated" or "after .." like my version of Alievs study. Nunn is a pretty competitive character though. As a GM and a multiple world champion problem solving. I was honored to finish as 3rd during a strong study solving tournament in Wijk aan Zee in 2013. Behind his 1st place of course!
White to play and draw.
https://www.chess.com/blog/lodrac91/j-nunn-2014-4th-commendation