Chess Puzzle #H3G7j — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; bishop e2; pawns a3/c3/c4/h2. Black: king f4; bishop f3; pawns a4/c5/g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf3 — bishop e2→f3, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king f4→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king f3→g2. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d3→e4).
4. Best move: Kxh2 — king g2→h2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Kxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2p5/p1P2kp1/P1P2b2/3KB2P/8 w - - 2 45

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