Chess Puzzle #Sk8vS — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b5; pawns a7/b6/c6. Black: king a8; bishop d5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4+ — bishop d5→c4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc5 — king b5→c5. Opponent replies Be2 (bishop c4→e2).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c5→d6. Opponent replies Bb5 (bishop e2→b5).
4. Best move: b7+ — pawn b6→b7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa7 (king a8→a7, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Kc7 — king d6→c7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, very long. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: k7/P7/1PP5/1K1b4/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 64

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