Chess Puzzle #0Todj — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c1; bishop f6; pawns f4/g3/h4. Black: king f3; bishop f5; pawns c2/c3/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc3 — bishop f6→c3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxg3 — king f3→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bf6 (bishop c3→f6).
3. Best move: Kxf4 — king g3→f4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/5Bp1/5b2/5P1P/2p2kP1/2p5/2K5 w - - 1 52

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