Chess Puzzle #0qomu — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; bishop f4; pawns a6/g3/h4. Black: king e4; bishop e3; pawns d3/f5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe3 — bishop f4→e3, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe3 — king e4→e3, captures bishop. Opponent replies a7 (pawn a6→a7).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies a8=Q (pawn a7→a8, promotes to queen).
4. Best move: d1=Q — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long, master, promotion. The key move Kxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P5p1/5p1p/2K1kB1P/3pb1P1/8/8 w - - 1 48

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