Chess Puzzle #FBuU7 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d1; bishop e3; pawns a6/b7/g4/h5. Black: king b8; bishop c7; pawns d3/e4/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop c7→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf4+ — bishop e3→f4, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies gxf4 (pawn g5→f4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kd2 — king d1→d2. Opponent replies f3 (pawn f4→f3).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king d2→e3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/1Pb5/P6p/6pP/4p1P1/3pB3/8/3K4 b - - 0 46

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