Chess Puzzle #Hh9Hh — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; bishop e5; pawns b4/c5/d4/g4/g5/h5. Black: king h7; bishop e4; pawns a5/b5/b7/d5/e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies g6+ (pawn g5→g6, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxg6 — bishop e4→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f4→g5).
4. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3.

Tactical themes

advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is a4.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p5k/4p3/ppPpB1PP/1P1Pb1P1/6K1/8/8 w - - 0 46

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