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

Position

White: king e3; bishop f4; pawns a5/b4/d4/g5/h3. Black: king f5; bishop d5; pawns a6/h4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king e3→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king f5→f4, captures bishop. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g5→g6).
3. Best move: Be4+ — bishop d5→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d3→c3).
4. Best move: Bxg6 — bishop e4→g6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/P2b1kP1/1P1P1B1p/4K2P/8/8 w - - 1 43

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