Chess Puzzle #FYJCy — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook c6; pawns a2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king d4; bishop d3; pawns c3/f5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc4 — bishop d3→c4. Opponent replies Rd6+ (rook c6→d6, gives check).
3. Best move: Bd5 — bishop c4→d5. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d6→d8).
4. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bc4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2R5/5p2/3k4/2pb3P/P4PP1/6K1 w - - 3 46

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