Chess Puzzle #ZIGoL — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook b1; knight c6; pawn b5. Black: king f7; rook h3; bishop c3; pawns e6/g5/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf6 — bishop c3→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Rc3+ (rook h3→c3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb5 — king c4→b5. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g5→g4).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is b6.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/2N1p3/1P4pp/2K5/2b4r/8/1R6 b - - 4 47

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