Chess Puzzle #AJF1f — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; pawns a4/b4/c5/h3. Black: king g6; bishop e5; pawns a6/f5/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop e5→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Opponent replies Be5 (bishop c3→e5).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Opponent replies axb5 (pawn a6→b5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5.

Tactical themes

advantage, bishop endgame, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is c6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p5k1/2P1bp1p/PP6/4K2P/8/8 b - - 0 43

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