Chess Puzzle #D7Uaq — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d8; bishop f5; pawns e6/g4/h5. Black: king f6; rook e1; pawn h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe6 — rook e1→e6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxe6 — bishop f5→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king f6→e6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Ke8 — king d8→e8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3K4/8/4Pk1p/5B1P/6P1/8/8/4r3 b - - 14 76

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