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

Position

White: king g1; bishop d3; pawns a2/c4/d5/g5. Black: king g7; bishop g4; pawns a6/b7/d6/e3/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf5 — bishop g4→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf5 — bishop d3→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies e2 (pawn e3→e2).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies e1=B+ (pawn e2→e1, promotes to bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe1 — king f2→e1, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4k1/p2p2p1/3P2P1/2P3b1/3Bp3/P7/6K1 b - - 2 39

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