Chess Puzzle #Pvj8P — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; bishops d5/h2; pawns b3/d4/f3/g2/h3. Black: king f8; bishops a2/b4; pawns a4/f6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd3 — king e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb1+ — bishop a2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kxb4 (king c4→b4, captures bishop).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move is Bb1+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/6pp/5p2/3B4/pb1P4/1P3P1P/b3K1PB/8 w - - 0 29

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