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

Position

White: king f5; bishop g7; pawns c4/d5/f4/h6. Black: king f7; knight e2; pawns a5/c5/d6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd4+ — knight e2→d4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxd4 — bishop g7→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies cxd4 (pawn c5→d4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king f5→e4. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f7→g6).
4. Best move: Kxd4 — king e4→d4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5kBp/3p3P/p1pP1K2/2P2P2/8/4n3/8 b - - 0 42

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