Chess Puzzle #7c6Sh — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; bishop b2; pawns c3/e3/f4/g6. Black: king b6; bishop d3; pawns c5/e4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king b6→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c4+ — pawn c3→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Bxc4 (bishop d3→c4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Opponent replies Be2 (bishop c4→e2).
4. Best move: Bxg7 — bishop b2→g7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is c4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/1k4Pp/2p5/4pP2/2PbP3/1B6/6K1 b - - 0 35

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