Chess Puzzle #rnx2j — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; bishop g3; pawns a3/b2/c3. Black: king c2; bishop d5; pawns a4/b5/c4/e2. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxe2 — king e1→e2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxb2 — king c2→b2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bd6 (bishop g3→d6).
3. Best move: Kxc3 — king b2→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bb4+ (bishop d6→b4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc2 — king c3→c2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxb2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p1b4/p1p5/P1P3B1/1Pk1p3/4K3 w - - 0 61

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