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

Position

White: king g5; pawns e6/f6. Black: king f8; bishop f3; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke8 — king f8→e8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f7+ — pawn f6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e8→e7).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king g5→g6. Opponent replies Bg4 (bishop f3→g4).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is f7+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/4PP2/6Kp/8/5b2/8/8 b - - 0 58

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