Chess Puzzle #2Gdwa — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1020 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king c3; bishop a4; pawns e3/e5/g3/h4. Black: king c5; bishop d5; pawns b3/e6/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxb3 — bishop a4→b3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxb3 — bishop d5→b3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king c3→b3, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: Kd5 — king c5→d5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxb3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/4p2p/2kbP3/B6P/1pK1P1P1/8/8 w - - 2 46

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