Chess Puzzle #mFnM7 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns a2/c4/d4/g5. Black: king e6; pawns a5/b6/c6/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a2→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b5 — pawn b6→b5. Opponent replies d5+ (pawn d4→d5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king e6→d6. Opponent replies cxb5 (pawn c4→b5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: cxb5 — pawn c6→b5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, pawn endgame. The key move is b5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1pp1k1p1/p5P1/2PP1K2/8/P7/8 w - - 0 41

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