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

Position

White: king b7; bishop d5; pawn a4. Black: king b4; pawns a5/h2. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bh1 — bishop d5→h1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxa4 — king b4→a4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b7→c6).
3. Best move: Kb4 — king a4→b4. Opponent replies Bd5 (bishop h1→d5).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1K6/8/p2B4/Pk6/8/7p/8 w - - 0 62

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