Chess Puzzle #lD96l — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; bishop c1; pawns c4/g4/h5. Black: king f6; bishop d4; pawns c5/e3/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe3 — bishop c1→e3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe3 — bishop d4→e3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxe3 (king e2→e3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Ke5 — king f6→e5. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e3→f3).
4. Best move: Kd4 — king e5→d4. Opponent replies g5 (pawn g4→g5).
5. Best move: Kxc4 — king d4→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, very long, zugzwang. The key move Bxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/5k1p/2p4P/2Pb2P1/4p3/4K3/2B5 w - - 0 50

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