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

Position

White: king f7; bishop d4; pawns c3/g3/h4. Black: king d3; bishop b5; pawns e4/f5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg6 — king f7→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies e2 (pawn e3→e2).
3. Best move: Bf2 — bishop d4→f2. Opponent replies Be8+ (bishop b5→e8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxf5 — king g6→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, equality, long, quiet move. The key move Kxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5K2/6p1/1b3p1p/3Bp2P/2Pk2P1/8/8 b - - 15 44

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