Chess Puzzle #ZXDvl — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; bishop e4; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king f6; bishop g4; pawns f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf3 — bishop e4→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf3+ — bishop g4→f3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king g2→f3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king f6→f5. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f3→e2).
4. Best move: Kg4 — king f5→g4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, zugzwang. The key move Bxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/5kp1/7p/4BPbP/6P1/6K1/8 w - - 1 38

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