Chess Puzzle #mJLb3 — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; bishop f8; pawns b4/h6. Black: king g4; bishop b5; pawns e4/f3/g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh3 — king g4→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc5 — bishop f8→c5. Opponent replies Bd3 (bishop b5→d3).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Opponent replies Bxb5 (bishop d3→b5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Bc5.

Position data

FEN: 5B2/8/7P/1b6/1P2p1k1/5pp1/8/6K1 b - - 1 49

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