Chess Puzzle #C45Th — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; bishop d8; pawns b6/g6. Black: king g4; rook b2; pawn h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king g4→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc7+ — bishop d8→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g3→f3).
3. Best move: Kh1 — king g1→h1. Opponent replies h3 (pawn h4→h3).
4. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master, master vs master. The key move is Bc7+.

Position data

FEN: 3B4/8/1P4P1/8/6kp/8/1r6/6K1 b - - 2 65

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