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

Position

White: king c3; bishop h7; pawns d4/e5/g3/h2. Black: king b5; bishop f1; pawns a5/e6/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3+ — bishop h7→d3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop f1→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king c3→d3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d3→c3).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6. Opponent replies Kc4 (king c3→c4).
5. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kb3 (king c4→b3).
6. Best move: Kd5 — king c6→d5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Bxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pB/4p3/pk2P3/3P4/2K3P1/7P/5b2 w - - 1 35

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