Chess Puzzle #KQGyD — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; bishop d6; pawns b3/c6. Black: king g8; rook f3; pawns a6/f4/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook f3→f1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Opponent replies Rc1 (rook f1→c1).
3. Best move: Bc5 — bishop d6→c5. Opponent replies Rxc5 (rook c1→c5, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kxc5 — king b4→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is c7.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7p/p1PB2p1/8/1K3p2/1P3r2/8/8 b - - 0 49

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