Chess Puzzle #2HFNT — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; bishop e1; pawn g2. Black: king c4; bishop b6; pawns e2/g4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king c4→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf2+ — bishop e1→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d4→d5).
3. Best move: Bxb6 — bishop f2→b6, captures bishop. Opponent replies e1=Q+ (pawn e2→e1, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe1 — king d2→e1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, skewer. The key move is Bf2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1b6/8/2k3p1/8/3Kp1P1/4B3 b - - 1 44

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