Chess Puzzle #26ypG — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; knight a5; pawn a6. Black: king f4; queen a2; pawn g5. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxa5+ — queen a2→a5, captures knight, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxa5 — king b6→a5, captures queen. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
3. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
4. Best move: a8=Q — pawn a7→a8, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, promotion. The key move Kxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/PK6/N5p1/5k2/8/q7/8 b - - 2 66

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