Chess Puzzle #MSb85 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; pawns d6/e6/h2. Black: king d8; bishop f6; pawns g5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg7 — bishop f6→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7+ — pawn e6→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king d8→d7).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f5→g6. Opponent replies Bb2 (bishop g7→b2).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is e7+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/8/3PPb1p/5Kp1/8/8/7P/8 b - - 4 51

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