Chess Puzzle #L2J0F — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; pawns f3/g2/g6. Black: king d4; bishop e5; pawn f4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg7 — bishop e5→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king f5→f4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d4→c5).
3. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Kc6 (king c5→c6).
4. Best move: f4 — pawn f3→f4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6P1/4bK2/3k1p2/5P2/6P1/8 b - - 0 54

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