Chess Puzzle #P7jUd — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishop c8; pawns a5/b4/g3. Black: king d6; bishop e2; pawns a6/c5/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf3 — bishop e2→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc5+ — pawn b4→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc5 (king d6→c5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bxa6 — bishop c8→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kb4 (king c5→b4).
4. Best move: Be2 — bishop a6→e2. Opponent replies Bc6 (bishop f3→c6).
5. Best move: a6 — pawn a5→a6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, very long. The key move bxc5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2B5/8/p2k4/P1p5/1P4p1/4K1P1/4b3/8 b - - 1 58

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