Chess Puzzle #dKnfG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2020 · Expert · advantage, endgame, long.

Position

White: king e3; bishops g3/h5; pawns f4/g5. Black: king g8; knight f8; pawns a4/c4/d5/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd1 — bishop h5→d1. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop g3→e1).
  3. Best move: Ne6 — knight f8→e6. Opponent replies Bg4 (bishop d1→g4).
  4. Best move: d4+ — pawn d5→d4, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move is a3.

Position data

FEN: 5nk1/6p1/8/3p2PB/p1p2P2/4K1B1/8/8 w - - 0 42

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