Chess Puzzle #N6Arh — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook f6; pawn f4. Black: king c3; bishop d5; pawn b3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook f6→f8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Rc8+ (rook f8→c8, gives check).
3. Best move: Bc4 — bishop d5→c4. Opponent replies Rb8 (rook c8→b8).
4. Best move: Bb3 — bishop c4→b3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is b2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5R2/3b4/5P2/1pk3K1/8/8 w - - 1 52

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