Chess Puzzle #08UdG — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; bishop g3; pawns b4/c3/g5/h4. Black: king f1; bishop g7; pawns b5/c4/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc3 — bishop g7→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxb5 — king c5→b5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bd2 (bishop c3→d2).
3. Best move: Kxc4 — king b5→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxb4 (bishop d2→b4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxb4 — king c4→b4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Kxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6bp/6p1/1pK3P1/1Pp4P/2P3B1/8/5k2 b - - 8 49

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