Chess Puzzle #mmapt — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; bishop c3; pawns a3/b2/d6/e5. Black: king f2; rook g6; pawns a4/b5/e4/f5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf3 — king f2→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh4 — king h3→h4. Opponent replies b4 (pawn b5→b4).
3. Best move: axb4 — pawn a3→b4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg4+ (rook g6→g4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh5 — king h4→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Kh4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3P2r1/1p2Pp2/p3p3/P1B4K/1P3k2/8 b - - 2 50

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