Chess Puzzle #3fU7Y — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; bishop f4; pawns a5/b3/c4/g4. Black: king e6; bishop e7; pawns a6/b7/c5/d4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop e7→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop f4→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king e6→d6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: b4 — pawn b3→b4. Opponent replies cxb4 (pawn c5→b4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxd4 — king e4→d4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, deflection, endgame, long. The key move Bxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p2b3/p3k3/P1p5/2PpKBP1/1P6/8/8 b - - 10 43

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