Chess Puzzle #bTWlK — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; bishop b5; pawns a4/b3/e3/f2/g4/h3. Black: king c7; bishop d5; pawns a7/b7/e4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop b5→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop d5→c4, captures bishop. Opponent replies bxc4 (pawn b3→c4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c7→d6. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king d6→c5.

Tactical themes

advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, long. The key move Bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/ppk4p/6p1/1B1b4/P3p1P1/1P2P2P/5P2/6K1 w - - 0 29

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