Chess Puzzle #x6wkS — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; bishop d6; pawns f4/h6. Black: king f3; bishop d3; pawns b4/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxb4 — bishop d6→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
3. Best move: Bc5 — bishop b4→c5. Opponent replies Bh7 (bishop d3→h7).
4. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Bxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3B3P/6K1/1p3Pp1/3b1k2/8/8 b - - 0 69

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