Chess Puzzle #7qxEO — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; bishop f6; pawn h4. Black: king f5; pawns a3/b2/f7/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop f6→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke4 — king f5→e4. Opponent replies Bb4 (bishop c3→b4).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2. Opponent replies Kxb2 (king c2→b2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: f5 — pawn f7→f5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ke4.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/5Bp1/5k2/7P/p7/1pK5/8 w - - 2 53

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