Chess Puzzle #xPJc4 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; bishop c4; pawns a4/b3/d3/f2. Black: king g5; rook c3; pawns a7/b6/f4/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook c3→c4, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b3→c4, captures rook. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g5→f5).
3. Best move: d4 — pawn d3→d4. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f5→e4).
4. Best move: d5 — pawn d4→d5. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e4→f5).
5. Best move: Kh3 — king g2→h3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, quiet move, very long. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1p6/6k1/P1B2p1p/1PrP4/5PK1/8 b - - 7 51

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