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

Position

White: king g2; bishop e4; pawns b2/c2/f3. Black: king d4; bishop f7; pawns c5/f4/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop f7→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c3+ — pawn c2→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d4→c4).
3. Best move: Bxd5+ — bishop e4→d5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king c4→d5, captures bishop).
4. Best move: b3 — pawn b2→b3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5b2/7p/2p5/3kBp2/5P2/1PP3K1/8 b - - 1 43

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