Chess Puzzle #6Z1y4 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; bishop g7; pawns a5/f4/h5. Black: king e6; bishop b5; pawns c6/d6/f5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king e6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxh6 — bishop g7→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d5→e6).
3. Best move: Bf8 — bishop h6→f8. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e6→f7).
4. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop f8→d6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxh6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6B1/2ppk2p/Pb3p1P/5P2/2K5/8/8 b - - 9 44

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