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

Position

White: king b2; bishop c4; knight d4; pawns a3/c2. Black: king f4; bishop f3; pawns a7/e4/g5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxf3 — knight d4→f3, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: exf3 — pawn e4→f3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kc1 (king b2→c1).
3. Best move: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Opponent replies Kd1 (king c1→d1).
4. Best move: Kf2 — king e3→f2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move exf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/8/6p1/2BNpk2/P4b2/1KP5/8 w - - 2 33

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