Chess Puzzle #4BKut — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; bishop g8; pawns b4/g5/h3. Black: king d4; bishop f2; pawns e4/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king b3→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Opponent replies Kd1 (king c2→d1).
3. Best move: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Opponent replies Bc4+ (bishop g8→c4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d3→c4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is e3.

Position data

FEN: 6B1/7p/6p1/6P1/1P1kp3/1K5P/5b2/8 w - - 0 45

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