Chess Puzzle #F8XR3 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; bishop e2; pawns c3/e6/f5. Black: king f8; knight a3; pawns a6/b5/f7/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4+ — knight a3→c4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop e2→c4, captures knight. Opponent replies bxc4 (pawn b5→c4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7. Opponent replies fxe6 (pawn f7→e6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: fxe6 — pawn f5→e6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move Bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/5p2/p2KP3/1p3Pp1/8/n1P5/4B3/8 b - - 0 46

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