Chess Puzzle #2HD2P — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; bishops b6/c6; pawns a7/c5. Black: king c8; rook a2; pawns e3/g4/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies g3+ (pawn g4→g3, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke1 — king f2→e1. Opponent replies Ra1+ (rook a2→a1, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe2 — king e1→e2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kf2.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/P6p/1BB5/2P5/6p1/4p3/r7/6K1 b - - 1 51

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