Chess Puzzle #13aUK — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 837 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short.

Position

White: king a3; bishop e8; pawns a5/b4. Black: king c3; bishop d3; pawns a7/b6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bg6 — bishop e8→g6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxg6 — bishop d3→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies axb6 (pawn a5→b6, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: axb6 — pawn a7→b6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Bxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4B3/p7/1p6/P7/1P6/K1kb4/8/8 w - - 17 69

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