Chess Puzzle #lG6Gh — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; bishops e4/e5; pawns c3/e3/g2/h4. Black: king c5; bishop d1; pawns b3/c4. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb1 — bishop e4→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc2+ — bishop d1→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f5→e6).
3. Best move: Kb5 — king c5→b5. Opponent replies Bd6 (bishop e5→d6).
4. Best move: Ka4 — king b5→a4. Opponent replies Bxc2 (bishop b1→c2, captures bishop).
5. Best move: bxc2 — pawn b3→c2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, very long. The key move is Bc2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/2k1BK2/2p1B2P/1pP1P3/6P1/3b4 w - - 1 48

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