Chess Puzzle #DXQc3 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; bishop f7; pawns c5/g6. Black: king d7; rook g4; pawns a5/c6/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Be6+ — bishop f7→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king d7→c7).
3. Best move: Bxg4 — bishop e6→g4, captures rook. Opponent replies a3 (pawn a4→a3).
4. Best move: Be6 — bishop g4→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long, master. The key move is Be6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k1B2/2p2KP1/p1P4p/6r1/8/8/8 b - - 1 45

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