Chess Puzzle #Q8Dhj — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; bishop c8; pawns a4/b5/d5. Black: king f4; bishop d6; pawns b6/b7/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb7 — bishop c8→b7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g4+ — pawn g5→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king h3→h4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h4→h3).
4. Best move: Kf3 — king f4→f3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is g4+.

Position data

FEN: 2B5/1p6/1p1b4/1P1P2p1/P4k1p/7K/8/8 w - - 3 45

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