Chess Puzzle #HgFGX — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook a5; bishop a6; pawn h4. Black: king g8; rook e6; bishop g2; pawns d4/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bh3 — bishop g2→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf1 — bishop a6→f1. Opponent replies Rf6+ (rook e6→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king f2→g3. Opponent replies Bc8 (bishop h3→c8).
4. Best move: Ra8 — rook a5→a8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pin. The key move is Bf1.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5ppp/B3r3/R7/3p3P/8/5Kb1/8 b - - 0 37

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