Chess Puzzle #tP7zN — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook c1; pawns a2/b2/f2/f6. Black: king h3; bishop c5; pawns a7/e4/h2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: exf3+ — pawn e4→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king e2→f3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bg1 — bishop c5→g1. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f3→e2).
4. Best move: h1=Q — pawn h2→h1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, quiet move. The key move exf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/5P2/2b5/4p3/7k/PP2KP1p/2R5 w - - 4 42

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