Chess Puzzle #5Oyv7 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; bishop g5. Black: king g3; knight h4; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh4+ — bishop g5→h4, captures knight, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxh4 — king g3→h4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d4→e3).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king h4→g3. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e3→e2).
4. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6Bp/3K3n/6k1/8/8 w - - 0 46

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