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Assuming the pawn is on the 7th rank These positions divide into two types.
Type One = Kings in Opposition
Type two = Kings not in Opposition
There are two winning methods in
these positions. If neither work the game is drawn.
Zugzwang Method
1 Kings in opposition with aggressor king toward the rim of the board.
2 Drive defensive bishop to the short diagonal which must be
three links or less.
3 Challenge the defensive bishop.
4 Tempo to create Zugzwang.
Shield Method
1 Kings are not in opposition.
2 Place aggressor bishop to to shield pawns stop square.
By examining the above methods it is clear that the choice of which method will
be used is determined by the placement of the defensive king.

IS THIS POSITION A WIN
FOR WHITE ?
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Two questions to ask :
1 Are kings in OPPOSITION ? If yes can't use SHIELD METHOD
2 Is shortest diagonal 3 squares or less ? If yes ZUG METHOD
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