Chess Puzzle #1xPg0 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; pawns a4/b6. Black: king h7; bishop f6; pawn a5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd8 — bishop f6→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb5 — king c4→b5. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
3. Best move: Kxa5 — king b5→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g6→f5).
4. Best move: Kb5 — king a5→b5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kb5.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/1P3b2/p7/P1K5/8/8/8 b - - 0 54

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