Chess Puzzle #2graj — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c3; bishop e4; pawns c4/e5/f3/f4/h4. Black: king c5; bishop c6; pawns a5/e6/f7/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop e4→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxc6 (king c5→c6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kb4 — king c3→b4. Opponent replies a3 (pawn a4→a3).
4. Best move: Kxa3 — king b4→a3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pp1/2b1p2p/p1k1P3/2P1BP1P/2K2P2/8/8 b - - 0 41

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