Chess Puzzle #ljNHG — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; bishop d3; pawns a4/f2/h2. Black: king h7; knight d2; pawns a5/b4/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf4+ — king f5→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h7→h6).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Opponent replies Nc4+ (knight d2→c4, gives check).
4. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop d3→c4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, long, trapped piece. The key move is Kf4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/8/p4K2/Pp6/3B4/3n1P1P/8 b - - 2 40

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