Chess Puzzle #2QAD3 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 897 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e7; pawns e5/f4/g5/h4. Black: king d1; bishop e4; pawns e6/f7/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop e4→d5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxf7 — king e7→f7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Be4 (bishop d5→e4).
  3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f7→e6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4Kp2/4p1p1/4P1Pp/4bP1P/8/8/3k4 b - - 1 60

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