Chess Puzzle #hQH4r — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishop a3; knight c7; pawns d5/f4/g4. Black: king f6; bishops c3/c4; pawns b3/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop c3→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxb4 — bishop a3→b4, captures bishop. Opponent replies b2 (pawn b3→b2).
3. Best move: Bc3+ — bishop b4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
4. Best move: Bxb2 — bishop c3→b2, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Bxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2N5/5kpp/3P4/2b2PP1/Bpb1K3/8/8 b - - 1 40

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