Chess Puzzle #0j1DO — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; pawns c7/d4. Black: king d2; bishop e6; pawn e4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c8=Q — pawn c7→c8, promotes to queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc8+ — bishop e6→c8, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxc8 (king b7→c8, captures bishop).
3. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Opponent replies d5 (pawn d4→d5).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Opponent replies d6 (pawn d5→d6).
5. Best move: e1=Q — pawn e2→e1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, very long. The key move Bxc8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1KP5/4b3/8/3Pp3/8/3k4/8 w - - 0 77

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