Chess Puzzle #DqDnr — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook d1; pawns a2/c6/d5. Black: king f4; bishop c7; pawns f2/g4/h4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king h1→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Opponent replies d6 (pawn d5→d6).
3. Best move: h3+ — pawn h4→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king g2→g3).
4. Best move: Bxd6+ — bishop c7→d6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Bxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2b5/2P5/3P4/5kpp/8/P4p2/3R3K w - - 0 51

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