Chess Puzzle #0u7Sf — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; pawns a4/b3/c4/f4/g2/h3. Black: king h7; bishop b1; pawns c5/c6/f6/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ba2 — bishop b1→a2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Bxb3 (bishop a2→b3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Opponent replies Bxc4 (bishop b3→c4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, long, quiet move, sacrifice. The key move is a5.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/2p2p2/2p4p/P1P2P2/1P5P/6P1/1b4K1 b - - 0 45

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