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

Position

White: king c4; bishop c6; pawns d4/e4/f3. Black: king a5; bishop g7; pawns a4/b4/d6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop c6→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
3. Best move: Bxd4+ — bishop g7→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king c3→d4, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kb4 — king a5→b4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Bxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6b1/2Bp4/k7/ppKPP3/5P2/8/8 w - - 2 40

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