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

Position

White: king d4; pawns b7/h5. Black: king c6; bishop b8; pawns d5/f5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop b8→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Kxb7 (king c6→b7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop f4→c1).
4. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 1b6/1P6/2k5/3p1p1P/3K4/8/8/8 b - - 0 45

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