White to move and win
[The Answer at the bottom]
* The Puzzle Hints
The White pawn, which is blocked by a friendly piece, will move up for promotion. If the Black King takes the pawn or is first on h8, Black will draw... There is the only way to promote the pawn and win. First move the bishop on the only correct square...
* The Puzzle Data
1. Author: O. Frink.
2. Year: 1923.
* The Puzzle Recommendation
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# Note: See the Puzzle Answer below #
* The Puzzle Answer
1. Bd7!! Ke3!
[1.Bd7!! is the only winning move]
[See the end of this puzzle answer to understand why]
[1... Kg2? 2.h4 1-0]
2. h4 Ke4
[2... Kf4? 3.Kd4! 1-0]
3. h5 Ke5
4. h6 Kf6
5. Be8! 1-0
[Learn this typical blockage:]
[The Black King cannot move on g7 and g6]
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