Chess Puzzle #16hJN — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 772 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king c4; bishop e3; pawns b5/f4/h3. Black: king c6; bishop e7; pawns c7/f5/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop e3→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d6→e6).
  3. Best move: Bxe7 — bishop c5→e7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Bc5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p1b2p/2k5/1P3p2/2K2P2/4B2P/8/8 b - - 0 42

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