Chess Puzzle #195a9 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; bishop g8; pawn h6. Black: king f6; bishop e2; pawns c4/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc4 — bishop g8→c4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop e2→c4, captures bishop. Opponent replies h7 (pawn h6→h7).
3. Best move: Kg7 — king f6→g7. Opponent replies h8=Q+ (pawn h7→h8, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxh8 — king g7→h8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6B1/8/5k1P/6p1/2p5/2K5/4b3/8 w - - 2 51

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