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

Position

White: king f7; bishop f6; pawns c3/f4/g5. Black: king d5; rook c6; pawns c4/f5/g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6 — rook c6→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg6 — king f7→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d5→e4).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7. Opponent replies Ra6 (rook e6→a6).
4. Best move: Be5 — bishop f6→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5K2/2r2Bp1/3k1pP1/2p2P2/2P5/8/8 b - - 18 57

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