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

Position

White: king e3; rook a1; pawn a5. Black: king c3; bishop c4; pawns b4/b7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king e3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop c4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e4→e3).
3. Best move: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook a1→d1).
4. Best move: Bf5 — bishop d3→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/8/P7/1pb5/2k1K3/8/R7 w - - 2 68

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