Chess Puzzle #1C93D — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1092 · Beginner · bishop endgame, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short.

Position

White: king h6; bishop f6; pawns g5/h4. Black: king g8; bishop b4; pawns g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bf8+ — bishop b4→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Bg7 (bishop f6→g7).
  3. Best move: Bxg7# — bishop f8→g7, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Bxg7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7p/5BpK/6P1/1b5P/8/8/8 w - - 3 53

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