Chess Puzzle #3OmHr — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook h6; bishops b3/f6; pawn a2. Black: king d7; rook d8; bishop d6; pawns f3/g3/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd8 — bishop f6→d8, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g2+ — pawn g3→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop d6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king f2→f3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g1=Q — pawn g2→g1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, deflection, endgame, exposed king, long, promotion. The key move is g2+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/3k4/3b1B1R/7p/8/1B3pp1/P7/5K2 w - - 2 44

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