Chess Puzzle #BFuDN — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; bishop a5; pawns c6/e5/f4/h3. Black: king c8; bishop e7; pawns b7/e6/f5/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf8 — bishop e7→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxb7+ — pawn c6→b7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb7 (king c8→b7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bd8 — bishop a5→d8. Opponent replies Bh6 (bishop f8→h6).
4. Best move: Bg5 — bishop d8→g5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move cxb7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/1p2b3/2P1p3/BK2Pp2/5P1p/7P/8/8 b - - 0 38

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