Chess Puzzle #1Ndjw — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; bishop d5; pawns b2/b3/h4. Black: king b7; rook c6; pawns a6/b5/c7/f7/g6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king b7→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop d5→c6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxc6 (king b6→c6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king g5→f6. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
4. Best move: Kxf7 — king f6→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies c5 (pawn c7→c5).
5. Best move: Kxg6 — king f7→g6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/1kp2p2/p1r3p1/1p1B2K1/7P/1P6/1P6/8 b - - 1 36

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