Chess Puzzle #RTBW6 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; pawns b3/b4/c5/f5/g4. Black: king b7; pawns a6/b6/c6/f6/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxb6 — pawn c5→b6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxb6 (king b7→b6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: bxa5+ — pawn b4→a5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa5 (king b6→a5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move bxa5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k6/ppp2p2/2P2Pp1/1P1K2P1/1P6/8/8 b - - 3 36

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