Chess Puzzle #eF4x4 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a7; bishop e8; pawns b7/c6/h5. Black: king d6; rook d1; bishop c8; pawns d4/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb7 — bishop c8→b7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: cxb7 — pawn c6→b7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ra1+ (rook d1→a1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king a7→b6. Opponent replies Rb1+ (rook a1→b1, gives check).
4. Best move: Bb5 — bishop e8→b5. Opponent replies Rxb5+ (rook b1→b5, captures bishop, gives check).
5. Best move: Kxb5 — king b6→b5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, hanging piece, very long. The key move cxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2b1B3/KP6/2Pk3p/7P/3p4/8/8/3r4 b - - 0 48

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