Chess Puzzle #4PGMe — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; bishops d1/d4; pawns a3/f3/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c7; bishops a5/c4; pawns d2/e4/f5/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb6 — bishop a5→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxb6+ — bishop d4→b6, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb6 (king c7→b6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2.

Tactical themes

advantage, bishop endgame, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move Bxb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/6pp/b4p2/2bBpP1P/P4PP1/3p4/3B2K1 b - - 2 52

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