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

Position

White: king b6; bishop b3; pawns a4/f7. Black: king h3; bishop g7; pawns a5/b4/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h3→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxa5 — king b6→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
3. Best move: Kxb4 — king a5→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f4→e5).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king b4→c5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5Pb1/1K6/p7/Pp5p/1B5k/8/8 b - - 0 63

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