Chess Puzzle #3l7m2 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; pawns a2/b2/c3/d5/f4. Black: king f7; pawns a5/b4/c4/d6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: cxb4 — pawn c3→b4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: axb4 — pawn a5→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg4 (king g5→g4).
3. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies bxc3 (pawn b2→c3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: bxc3 — pawn b4→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g4→f3).
5. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, very long. The key move axb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/3p4/p2P2K1/1pp2P2/2P5/PP6/8 w - - 0 41

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