Chess Puzzle #7UQXP — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; pawns a5/g3/h6. Black: king c6; bishop h7; pawns a6/g4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king c6→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg4 — king f4→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bc2 (bishop h7→c2).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Opponent replies Bd3 (bishop c2→d3).
4. Best move: g4 — pawn g3→g4. Opponent replies Kxa5 (king b5→a5, captures pawn).
5. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7b/p1k4P/P7/5Kp1/6P1/8/8 b - - 1 49

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