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

Position

White: king c5; pawns c4/c6/g4/h3. Black: king e6; bishop g3; pawn h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc7 — bishop g3→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb5 — king c5→b5. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e6→d6).
3. Best move: c5+ — pawn c4→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d6→d5).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Kb5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2P1k2p/2K5/2P3P1/6bP/8/8 b - - 2 42

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