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

Position

White: king h1; rook c1; pawns a3/e5/h2. Black: king e8; bishop d4; pawns a5/b5/c4/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook c1→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h1→g2).
3. Best move: Be3 — bishop d4→e3. Opponent replies Rxb5 (rook b1→b5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is c3.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/7p/8/pp2P3/2pb4/P7/7P/2R4K w - - 0 38

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