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

Position

White: king b5; bishop d5; pawns b2/c3/e6/f7. Black: king f6; bishop b4; pawns a5/d4/h2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: dxc3 — pawn d4→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc3 — pawn b2→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bf8 (bishop b4→f8).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Opponent replies h1=Q (pawn h2→h1, promotes to queen).
4. Best move: Bxh1 — bishop d5→h1, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king f6→e6, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop h1→d5, gives check.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move bxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5P2/4Pk2/pK1B4/1b1p4/2P5/1P5p/8 b - - 0 51

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