Chess Puzzle #0W0W6 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; bishop c4; pawns b3/f5/h4. Black: king f6; knight c2; pawns b6/e5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxf5 — king f6→f5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop c4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f5→e6).
3. Best move: Bxc2 — bishop d3→c2, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p3k1p/4pP2/2B4P/1P3K2/2n5/8 b - - 0 43

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