Chess Puzzle #4gFn7 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; pawn e7. Black: king g7; bishop f3; pawn c6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf7 — king g7→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7. Opponent replies Bg4+ (bishop f3→g4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd8 — king d7→d8. Opponent replies Be6 (bishop g4→e6).
4. Best move: e8=Q+ — pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Kd7.

Position data

FEN: 8/4P1k1/2pK4/8/8/5b2/8/8 b - - 0 52

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