Chess Puzzle #6A99q — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; bishop c4; pawns a4/b3. Black: king h6; rook g4; pawn a5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king h6→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxa5 — king b5→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king a5→b6. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
4. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Rg6+ (rook g4→g6, gives check).
5. Best move: Kc7 — king b6→c7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7k/pK6/P1B3r1/1P6/8/8 b - - 1 56

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