Chess Puzzle #1ZMJf — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Rating 2195 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king g3; bishops c1/g4; pawns a3/b2/c3/e5/f4. Black: king e4; bishops d8/f1; pawns a7/b6/c5/e6/h3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxe6 — bishop g4→e6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bh4+ — bishop d8→h4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g3→h2).
  3. Best move: Kf3 — king e4→f3. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
  4. Best move: Bg2 — bishop f1→g2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Bh4+.

Position data

FEN: 3b4/p7/1p2p3/2p1P3/4kPB1/P1P3Kp/1P6/2B2b2 w - - 10 42

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