Chess Puzzle #jy9kP — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2059 · Expert · advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, long.

Position

White: king g1; rook b6; pawns a6/f2. Black: king d4; bishop g2; pawns c4/f4/h3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies Rd6+ (rook b6→d6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
  4. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is c3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/PR6/8/2pk1p2/7p/5Pb1/6K1 w - - 0 57

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