Chess Puzzle #nMSQa — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; bishop f8; pawns a3/e4/h4. Black: king e6; bishop c2; pawns c6/g3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe4+ — bishop c2→e4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king g6→g5).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5. Opponent replies Bd6 (bishop f8→d6).
4. Best move: Kxd6 — king d5→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxe4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5B2/8/2p1k1K1/8/4P2P/P5p1/2b5/8 w - - 1 46

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