Chess Puzzle #lIx6I — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a5; bishop e1; pawns b5/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c5; knight e4; pawns c4/f5/g4/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd6 — knight e4→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bb4+ — bishop e1→b4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c5→d5).
3. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop b4→d6, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d5→d6, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kb4 — king a5→b4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Bb4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/KPk2p1p/2p1nPpP/6P1/8/4B3 b - - 2 67

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