Chess Puzzle #K40eT — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; bishop f3; pawns g3/h3. Black: king e8; rook e7; pawn h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd7 — rook e7→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc6 — bishop f3→c6. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e8→e7).
3. Best move: Bxd7 — bishop c6→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king e7→d7, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king g2→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, pin. The key move is Bc6.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/4r3/7p/8/8/5BPP/6K1/8 b - - 9 58

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