Chess Puzzle #4IQn5 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; bishop e2; pawns a6/f2/g3/h2. Black: king b6; pawns c5/d4/e4/f5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d2→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d3+ — pawn d4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Bxd3 (bishop e2→d3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: exd3+ — pawn e4→d3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king c2→d3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kxa6 — king b6→a6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move exd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/Pk5p/2p2p2/3pp3/6P1/3KBP1P/8 w - - 0 54

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