Chess Puzzle #S7tTu — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; bishop d5; pawns a3/c3/g2/h3. Black: king d6; pawns a6/b5/e4/f5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c3→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc5 — king d6→c5. Opponent replies cxb5 (pawn c4→b5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxd5 — king c5→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies bxa6 (pawn b5→a6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Kc6 — king d5→c6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2k2p1/1p1B1p1p/4p3/P1P4P/6PK/8 w - - 3 33

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