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

Position

White: king h6; bishop e5; pawns b4/d4/g6/h5. Black: king f7; rook d3; bishop g4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg8 — king f7→g8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg5 — king h6→g5. Opponent replies Bxh5 (bishop g4→h5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxh5 — king g5→h5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rb3 (rook d3→b3).
4. Best move: Bd6 — bishop e5→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/6PK/4B2P/1P1P2b1/3r4/8/8 b - - 0 62

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