Chess Puzzle #OiUHR — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; bishop b5; pawns a4/e6. Black: king h6; rook a3; pawns f5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5+ — pawn g6→g5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf5 — king f4→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re3 (rook a3→e3).
3. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h6→g7).
4. Best move: a6 — pawn a5→a6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4P1pk/1B3p1p/P4K2/r7/8/8 b - - 0 58

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