Chess Puzzle #1apf3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; bishop f1; pawns c3/c4/f4/g3/h2. Black: king b7; bishop c6; pawns b6/c5/f5/g6/h3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg2 — bishop c6→g2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxg2+ — bishop f1→g2, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies hxg2 (pawn h3→g2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king e2→f2. Opponent replies g1=Q+ (pawn g2→g1, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg1 — king f2→g1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k6/1pb3p1/2p2p2/2P2P2/2P3Pp/4K2P/5B2 b - - 0 35

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