Chess Puzzle #S2gWj — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a7; bishop e1; pawns b3/b6/h2. Black: king h7; bishop d5; pawns e2/f4/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Bxb7 (bishop d5→b7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxb7 — king a7→b7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king b7→c6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 8/K5pk/1P5p/3b4/5p2/1P6/4p2P/4B3 b - - 1 47

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