Chess Puzzle #u4qvE — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; bishop d7; pawns a6/e6. Black: king e7; rook a1. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1+ — rook a1→b1, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ka5 — king b6→a5. Opponent replies Ra1+ (rook b1→a1, gives check).
3. Best move: Ba4 — bishop d7→a4. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook a1→h1).
4. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ka5.

Position data

FEN: 8/3Bk3/PK2P3/8/8/8/8/r7 b - - 2 59

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