Chess Puzzle #Dm20J — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d8; bishop b5; pawns a4/b7/d3/g3/h2. Black: king g7; rook b2; bishops a7/e6; pawn f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king g1→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bh3+ — bishop e6→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king f1→e1).
3. Best move: Bf2+ — bishop a7→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd1 (king e1→d1).
4. Best move: Be3 — bishop f2→e3.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Bh3+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/bP3pk1/4b3/1B6/P7/3P2P1/1r5P/6K1 w - - 3 37

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