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

Position

White: king c6; bishop d2; pawn d5. Black: king f6; bishop d6; pawns f4/f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc3+ — bishop d2→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e5→e4).
3. Best move: Kxd6 — king c6→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies f3 (pawn f4→f3).
4. Best move: Be1 — bishop c3→e1.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, deflection, endgame, long. The key move is Bc3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2Kb1k2/3P1p2/5p2/8/3B4/8 b - - 5 52

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