Chess Puzzle #PVsD9 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; bishop e4; pawns d3/g2/g4/h3. Black: king e3; bishop e5; pawns b4/c3/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king c2→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4 — bishop e5→d4. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b3→c2).
3. Best move: b3+ — pawn b4→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king c2→b3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kd2 — king e3→d2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, quiet move. The key move is Bd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/4b1p1/1p2B1P1/2pPk2P/2K3P1/8 w - - 5 52

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