Chess Puzzle #qw4ln — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; rook b6; bishop f4; pawn e6. Black: king e7; rook f3; bishop d5; pawn b4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop d5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bg5+ — bishop f4→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king e7→f8).
3. Best move: e7+ — pawn e6→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king f8→f7).
4. Best move: Rb8 — rook b6→b8.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Bg5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/1R2P3/3bK3/1p3B2/5r2/8/8 b - - 8 60

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