Chess Puzzle #0u3yv — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f7; bishop d5; pawns c6/e4. Black: king d6; bishop a4; pawn e5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop a4→c6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop d5→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxc6 (king d6→c6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Ke6 — king f7→e6. Opponent replies Kc5 (king c6→c5).
4. Best move: Kxe5 — king e6→e5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move Bxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5K2/2Pk4/3Bp3/b3P3/8/8/8 b - - 14 50

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