Chess Puzzle #mul2k — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; pawns b5/c4/f4/g3. Black: king f5; bishop e3; pawn b6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf4 — bishop e3→f4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: gxf4 — pawn g3→f4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king f5→f4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f4→e5).
4. Best move: c6 — pawn c5→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move gxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p6/1P3k2/2P2P2/4b1PK/8/8 b - - 1 59

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