Chess Puzzle #ox1y2 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; pawns a4/c6/d6. Black: king c8; bishop d2; pawn a5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop d2→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d7+ — pawn d6→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king c8→d8).
3. Best move: c7+ — pawn c6→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king d8→d7, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kb7 — king b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is d7+.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/8/1KPP4/p7/P7/8/3b4/8 b - - 3 57

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