Chess Puzzle #V7lVv — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook b2; pawns e5/f6/h5. Black: king d7; bishop c4; pawns b3/d5/f7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king f4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop c4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king f5→f4).
3. Best move: Bc2 — bishop d3→c2. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
4. Best move: d4+ — pawn d5→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king e3→d4, captures pawn).
5. Best move: Ke6 — king d7→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long, zugzwang. The key move is Bd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k1p2/5P1p/3pP2P/2b2K2/1p6/1R6/8 w - - 9 54

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