Chess Puzzle #t6LMi — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; bishop g4; pawns a3/c4/f5. Black: king c5; bishop g2; pawns a5/g3/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c5→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Opponent replies h3 (pawn h4→h3).
3. Best move: c5+ — pawn c4→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d6→e5).
4. Best move: Bxh3 — bishop g4→h3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, master, master vs master. The key move is f6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p1k2P2/2P3Bp/P5p1/4K1b1/8 b - - 0 49

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