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

Position

White: king e2; rook d1. Black: king c3; bishop h6; pawns b5/d2. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook d1→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc2 — king c3→c2. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook b1→a1).
3. Best move: Bg7 — bishop h6→g7. Opponent replies Ra2+ (rook a1→a2, gives check).
4. Best move: Bb2 — bishop g7→b2. Opponent replies Rxb2+ (rook a2→b2, captures bishop, gives check).
5. Best move: Kxb2 — king c2→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, very long. The key move is Kc2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7b/1p6/8/2k5/3pK3/3R4 w - - 0 71

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