Chess Puzzle #RXj01 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; bishop f2; pawns a4/b5/c4/g4. Black: king e4; bishop c7; pawns b6/c5/f4/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be5 — bishop c7→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxb6 — king b7→b6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bd4 (bishop e5→d4).
3. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Bxf2 (bishop d4→f2, captures bishop).
4. Best move: a6 — pawn a5→a6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, sacrifice. The key move Kxb6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Kb5/1p6/1Pp3p1/P1P1kpP1/8/5B2/8 b - - 1 44

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