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

Position

White: king f4; pawns a2/c4/g5/h6. Black: king g6; bishop d4; pawn a7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop d4→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Opponent replies Bd2+ (bishop c3→d2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king f4→g4. Opponent replies Bxg5 (bishop d2→g5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Bf6 (bishop g5→f6).
5. Best move: c6 — pawn c5→c6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is c5.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/6kP/6P1/2Pb1K2/8/P7/8 b - - 0 48

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