Chess Puzzle #XPIi6 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishop f6; pawns b4/e6. Black: king g4; bishop g2; pawns b5/c6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop g2→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Bf7 (bishop d5→f7).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king e3→e4. Opponent replies Bg6+ (bishop f7→g6, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king e4→e5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is e7.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p1PB2/1p6/1P4k1/4K3/6b1/8 b - - 0 47

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