Chess Puzzle #wqqKa — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b4; bishop e2; pawns a4/b5. Black: king h5; rooks c3/f3; pawn f5. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Rb3+ (rook c3→b3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc4 — king b4→c4. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h5→h6).
4. Best move: Bxf3 — bishop e2→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, pin. The key move is b6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1P3p1k/PK6/2r2r2/4B3/8 b - - 1 56

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