Chess Puzzle #2D6uJ — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; bishop d6; pawns b6/d4/e5/h5. Black: king a4; rook d8; pawns b7/e6/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king a4→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d5 — pawn d4→d5. Opponent replies exd5+ (pawn e6→d5, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxd5 — king e4→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ra8 (rook d8→a8).
4. Best move: e6 — pawn e5→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is d5.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/1p6/1P1Bp2p/4P2P/k2PK3/8/8/8 b - - 1 48

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.