Chess Puzzle #LeyYm — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook b6; bishop d7; pawns d5/e4/g3. Black: king g5; rook h2; bishop b4; pawns b5/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf2+ — rook h2→f2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf2 — king f1→f2, captures rook. Opponent replies Bc5+ (bishop b4→c5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king f2→f3. Opponent replies Bxb6 (bishop c5→b6, captures rook).
4. Best move: e5 — pawn e4→e5. Opponent replies b4 (pawn b5→b4).
5. Best move: Ke4 — king f3→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, master, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3B3p/1R4p1/1p1P2k1/1b2P3/6P1/7r/5K2 b - - 1 40

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