Chess Puzzle #JVncK — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; bishop f5; pawns a3/f4/g7/h6. Black: king g8; bishop d1; pawns a4/c2/c5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc2 — bishop f5→c2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc2 — bishop d1→c2, captures bishop. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f4→f5).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g5→f4).
4. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Opponent replies f6 (pawn f5→f6).
5. Best move: Bg6 — bishop c2→g6. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
6. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, quiet move, very long. The key move Bxc2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6P1/7P/2p2BK1/p4P2/P7/2p5/3b4 w - - 1 53

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