Chess Puzzle #aHWqq — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; bishop g2; pawns a6/c5/e4/h4. Black: king c7; bishop e3; knight e5; pawns e6/f6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd7 — knight e5→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies Kb7 (king c7→b7).
3. Best move: c6+ — pawn c5→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa7 (king b7→a7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: cxd7 — pawn c6→d7, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move is a7.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k4p/P3pp2/1KP1n3/4P2P/4b3/6B1/8 b - - 0 36

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