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

Position

White: king c1; bishop f2; knight d5; pawns c4/h5. Black: king c6; bishop e4; pawns a3/b3/d7/e2/f3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd5 — bishop e4→d5, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxd5+ — pawn c4→d5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king c6→d5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move cxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3p4/2k5/3N3P/2P1b3/pp3p2/4pB2/2K5 b - - 1 48

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