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

Position

White: king h2; rook c3; pawns b4/g5/h4. Black: king e5; bishop e4; pawns c2/c6/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e5→d4. Opponent replies Rc5 (rook c3→c5).
3. Best move: Bd3 — bishop e4→d3. Opponent replies Rxc2 (rook c5→c2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Bxc2 — bishop d3→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/2p5/4k1P1/1P2b2P/2R5/2p4K/8 w - - 0 39

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