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

Position

White: king e2; pawns a5/b6/e4/g4/h5. Black: king d6; bishop d8; pawns b4/f7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc5 — king d6→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Bc7 (bishop d8→c7).
3. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5. Opponent replies hxg5 (pawn h6→g5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Kc6 (king c5→c6).
5. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, master vs master, very long. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 3b4/5p2/1P1k3p/P6P/1p2P1P1/8/4K3/8 b - - 0 52

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