Chess Puzzle #TU66X — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b2; bishop f4; pawn h5. Black: king d4; pawns a4/c4/e2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd2 — bishop f4→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king d4→d3. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop d2→e1).
3. Best move: c3+ — pawn c4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Bxc3 (bishop e1→c3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a3+ — pawn a4→a3, gives check. Opponent replies Kb3 (king b2→b3).
5. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, exposed king, very long. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/7P/p1pk1B2/8/1K2p3/8 w - - 0 58

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