Chess Puzzle #CPYON — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook d3; pawns b3/e5/f6. Black: king g8; bishop g5; pawns c3/e6/g6/h2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh3 — rook d3→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf4 — bishop g5→f4. Opponent replies Kxc3 (king c2→c3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: g5 — pawn g6→g5. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c3→d3).
4. Best move: g4 — pawn g5→g4.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Bf4.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/4pPp1/4P1b1/8/1PpR4/2K4p/8 w - - 0 46

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