Chess Puzzle #HPa1p — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; pawns a2/b2/f4/g7/h6. Black: king g8; bishop c8; pawns a5/b4/c4/e6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Bd7 (bishop c8→d7).
3. Best move: h7+ — pawn h6→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh7 (king g8→h7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king f6→f7. Opponent replies Be8+ (bishop d7→e8, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf8 — king f7→f8.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, exposed king, very long. The key move is Kf6.

Position data

FEN: 2b3k1/6P1/4p2P/p3K3/1pp2P2/8/PP6/8 b - - 2 50

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