Chess Puzzle #fFhT1 — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; bishop f6; pawns a4/b3/c4/d5/f3. Black: king h4; bishop c5; pawns a5/b6/c7/e3/f4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h4→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd8 — bishop f6→d8. Opponent replies Bd6 (bishop c5→d6).
3. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Opponent replies bxc5 (pawn b6→c5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Bf6 — bishop d8→f6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bd8.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/1p3B2/p1bP4/P1P2p1k/1P2pP2/4K3/8 b - - 3 43

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