Chess Puzzle #3pAtU — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishops c6/c7; pawns b6/e5/g3. Black: king e8; rook d7; bishop b3; pawns b7/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: bxc6 — pawn b7→c6, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Rxc7 (rook d7→c7, captures bishop).
3. Best move: b8=Q+ — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, short. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/1pBr2p1/1PB5/4P2p/8/1b2K1P1/8/8 b - - 0 41

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