Chess Puzzle #U5J64 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; bishop b5; pawns a3/b2/c3/g6. Black: king d6; bishop g3; knight e6; pawns a4/c5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop b5→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king d5→c4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f5→e6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, short. The key move is Bc4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3kn1P1/1Bp2K2/p7/P1P3b1/1P6/8 b - - 0 47

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