Chess Puzzle #KW0VU — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; pawns a3/b3/c4/d3/g4. Black: king g8; pawns a6/b5/c5/d6/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxb5 — pawn c4→b5, captures pawn. Opponent replies axb5 (pawn a6→b5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a3→a4. Opponent replies bxa4 (pawn b5→a4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: bxa4 — pawn b3→a4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move cxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/p2p2p1/1pp5/2P3P1/PP1P4/6K1/8 b - - 0 37

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