Chess Puzzle #M7yVK — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h4; pawns f5/h3. Black: king b2; bishop f4; pawn f6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5+ — bishop f4→g5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh5 — king h4→h5. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b2→c3).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4. Opponent replies Bxh4 (bishop g5→h4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxh4 — king h5→h4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Kh5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p2/5P2/5b1K/7P/1k6/8 b - - 0 69

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