Chess Puzzle #4MxWV — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; bishop d3; pawns a2/c4/d6/g3. Black: king d7; bishop d1; pawns b6/c5/f5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg4 — bishop d1→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf5+ — bishop d3→f5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Bxf5+ (bishop g4→f5, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king g6→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies b5 (pawn b6→b5).
4. Best move: cxb5 — pawn c4→b5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/1p1P2K1/2p2p1p/2P5/3B2P1/P7/3b4 b - - 0 45

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