Chess Puzzle #27Cie — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1066 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d4; bishop b4; pawns a4/f4/h4. Black: king b2; bishop d3; pawns c3/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bf1 — bishop d3→f1. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxc3+ — bishop b4→c3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kb3 (king b2→b3).
  3. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxc3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/7p/PB1K1P1P/2pb4/1k6/8 b - - 1 69

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