Chess Puzzle #PbAxA — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook g7; bishops e5/f7; pawns a3/b4/d6/f2. Black: king h6; rook d8; bishops f5/g5; pawns a7/f3/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd4 — bishop e5→d4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf4+ — bishop g5→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king h2→h1).
3. Best move: Rxd6 — rook d8→d6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bc5 (bishop d4→c5).
4. Best move: Kxg7 — king h6→g7, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxd6 (bishop c5→d6, captures rook).
5. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop f4→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, very long. The key move is Bf4+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/p4BR1/3P3k/4Bbbp/1P6/P4p2/5P1K/8 w - - 2 51

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