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

Position

White: king d6; pawns e6/f4/g5/h4. Black: king g7; bishop h3; pawns f5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg2 — bishop h3→g2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7. Opponent replies Bc6+ (bishop g2→c6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxc6 — king d7→c6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, endgame, equality, long. The key move is e7.

Position data

FEN: 8/6kp/3KP1p1/5pP1/5P1P/7b/8/8 b - - 0 45

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