Chess Puzzle #0mfjO — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1086 · Beginner · advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master.

Position

White: king f4; pawns a6/b4/g4. Black: king e6; bishop b6; pawn g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bc7+ — bishop b6→c7, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kg5 — king f4→g5. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e6→f7).
  3. Best move: a7 — pawn a6→a7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/Pb2k1p1/8/1P3KP1/8/8/8 b - - 2 49

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