Chess Puzzle #l2xJa — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a5; bishop d8; pawns a7/e5/g5. Black: king g7; rook b4; bishop f1; pawns f7/g6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook b4→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf6+ — bishop d8→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g7→h7).
3. Best move: e6 — pawn e5→e6. Opponent replies Rb5+ (rook b1→b5, gives check).
4. Best move: Ka4 — king a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Bf6+.

Position data

FEN: 3B4/P4pk1/6p1/K3P1P1/1r6/8/8/5b2 b - - 2 47

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