Chess Puzzle #1yM9o — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; bishop d3; pawns c5/f4/g2/g3. Black: king b4; rook e6; pawns a4/f5/g6/g7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra6 — rook e6→a6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxa6 — bishop d3→a6, captures rook. Opponent replies a3 (pawn a4→a3).
3. Best move: Bc4 — bishop a6→c4. Opponent replies a2 (pawn a3→a2).
4. Best move: Bxa2 — bishop c4→a2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, quiet move. The key move Bxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/4r1p1/2P2p2/pk1K1P2/3B2P1/6P1/8 b - - 0 41

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