Chess Puzzle #THljy — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; bishop b2; pawns a2/b3/c4/f3/g2/h3. Black: king e6; bishop f6; pawns a7/b6/c6/e5/f5/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop b2→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king e6→f6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: fxe4 — pawn f3→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies fxe4 (pawn f5→e4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kf2 — king e2→f2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1pp1kb2/4pp2/2P4p/1P3P1P/PB2K1P1/8 b - - 3 34

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