Chess Puzzle #0MjyZ — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; pawns c6/g3/h4. Black: king b4; bishop f3; pawns g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop f3→c6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc6 — king b6→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b4→c4).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c4→d4).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king d6→e6. Opponent replies g5 (pawn g6→g5).
5. Best move: hxg5 — pawn h4→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, very long. The key move Kxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1KP3p1/7p/1k5P/5bP1/8/8 b - - 0 47

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