Chess Puzzle #K9Bhq — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a3; rook g7; bishop f5; pawns a2/b3/c4. Black: king c6; rook h2; bishop e5; pawns c5/g3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg5 — rook g7→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb2+ — bishop e5→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Ka4 (king a3→a4).
3. Best move: Bf6 — bishop b2→f6. Opponent replies Be4+ (bishop f5→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/2k5/2p1bB2/2P5/KP4p1/P6r/8 w - - 1 41

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