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

Position

White: king f6; pawns d6/e6/g3/h2. Black: king e8; bishop c4; pawns g4/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop c4→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d7+ — pawn d6→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king e8→d8).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Bc6 (bishop d5→c6).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6. Opponent replies Bxd7 (bishop c6→d7, captures pawn).
5. Best move: exd7 — pawn e6→d7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, very long. The key move is d7+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/3PPK2/7p/2b3p1/6P1/7P/8 b - - 4 59

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