Chess Puzzle #Yv0hG — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; bishop e2; pawns a3/b4/g3. Black: king e5; pawns a6/b5/e4/f5/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king c3→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e5→d4. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a3→a4).
3. Best move: bxa4+ — pawn b5→a4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa4 (king b3→a4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g4 — pawn g5→g4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move bxa4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1p2kpp1/1P2p3/P1K3P1/4B3/8 w - - 0 37

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