Chess Puzzle #8ShYL — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; bishop b3; pawns a5/c5. Black: king e5; rook g1; pawns c6/d2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d1=Q — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxd1 — bishop b3→d1, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook g1→d1, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kxc6 — king b6→c6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook d1→a1).
4. Best move: Kd7 — king c6→d7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move Bxd1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1Kp5/P1P1k3/8/1B6/3p4/6r1 b - - 0 46

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