Chess Puzzle #16jKQ — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; bishops e4/g5; pawns b3/c4/d3/e5/f6. Black: king e8; bishop g6; knight f5; pawns b4/c5/d4/e6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf5 — bishop e4→f5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf5 — bishop g6→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies f7+ (pawn f6→f7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf7 — king e8→f7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/8/4pPb1/2p1PnBp/1pPpB3/1P1P4/6K1/8 w - - 10 63

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