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

Position

White: king c1; bishop e8; pawns f3/f4/g5/h4. Black: king c4; pawns c3/d2/f5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd1 — king c1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kb3 — king c4→b3. Opponent replies Bxg6 (bishop e8→g6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: c2+ — pawn c3→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd2 (king d1→d2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kb2 — king b3→b2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, sacrifice. The key move is Kb3.

Position data

FEN: 4B3/8/6p1/5pPp/2k2P1P/2p2P2/3p4/2K5 w - - 0 52

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