Chess Puzzle #FVzSt — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; bishop c7; pawns a6/d6/h3. Black: king c8; rook g3; pawns f6/g5/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook g3→g1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Opponent replies Rb1+ (rook g1→b1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc5 — king b4→c5. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook b1→a1).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king c5→c6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is a7.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/2B4p/P2P1p2/6p1/1K6/6rP/8/8 b - - 3 46

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