Chess Puzzle #8jMEW — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; pawns b2/b5/c6/h4. Black: king c7; bishop e6; pawn h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc8 — bishop e6→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6+ — pawn b5→b6, gives check. Opponent replies Kb8 (king c7→b8).
3. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Bxb7 (bishop c8→b7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: cxb7 — pawn c6→b7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is b6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/2P1b3/1PK4p/7P/8/1P6/8 b - - 4 54

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