Chess Puzzle #88XEI — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; bishop e2; pawns a2/b3/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king b8; knight d3; pawns a5/b7/c6/e4/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b5 — pawn b7→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop e2→d3, captures knight. Opponent replies exd3 (pawn e4→d3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kf1 — king g1→f1. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b8→c7).
4. Best move: Ke1 — king f1→e1.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/1p6/2p3pp/p7/4p3/1PPn3P/P3BPP1/6K1 b - - 0 33

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