Chess Puzzle #h8W1o — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c3; rook a3; bishop f1; pawns a4/e5/f4/g3/h3. Black: king g8; rook e4; bishop b3; pawns a5/c4/e6/f7/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3+ — rook e4→e3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king c3→d4. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e3→e1).
3. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop f1→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxc4 (bishop b3→c4, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kxc4 — king d4→c4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/4p1p1/p3P2p/P1p1rP2/RbK3PP/8/5B2 b - - 3 42

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