Chess Puzzle #m0PZ7 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; bishop c4; pawns a4/e5/f4/h4. Black: king h5; bishop c3; pawns a5/d4/e6/f5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd2 — bishop c3→d2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxe6 — bishop c4→e6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h5→g6).
3. Best move: h5+ — pawn h4→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g6→g7).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king h3→g3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p2p/p3Pp1k/P1Bp1P1P/2b4K/8/8 b - - 6 44

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