Chess Puzzle #egx29 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rook a6; pawns e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king c7; bishop b4; pawns a3/e4/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra7+ — rook a6→a7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kb6 — king c7→b6. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook a7→a8).
3. Best move: Ba5 — bishop b4→a5. Opponent replies Rb8+ (rook a8→b8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc5 — king b6→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Kb6.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k4p/R5p1/5p2/1b2p3/p3P3/4KPPP/8 w - - 4 37

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