Chess Puzzle #pkgFm — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; knight f1; pawns a3/b3/f4/g2/g3. Black: king d5; bishop f2; pawns b6/c5/f5/g4/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne3+ — knight f1→e3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe3 — bishop f2→e3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxe3 (king d3→e3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Opponent replies b4 (pawn b3→b4).
4. Best move: b5 — pawn b6→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p5p/2pk1p2/5Pp1/PP1K2P1/5bP1/5N2 w - - 3 39

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