Chess Puzzle #jIbVW — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a7; bishop g2; pawns a2/b3/c6/f2/g3/h4. Black: king e8; rook c5; bishop e6; pawns a5/b4/f6/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg7 — rook a7→g7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf7 — bishop e6→f7. Opponent replies Rh7 (rook g7→h7).
3. Best move: Kf8 — king e8→f8. Opponent replies Rh8+ (rook h7→h8, gives check).
4. Best move: Bg8 — bishop f7→g8.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bf7.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/R7/2P1bpp1/p1r4p/1p5P/1P4P1/P4PB1/6K1 w - - 2 40

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