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

Rating 1076 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d3; bishop c3; pawns b4/d4/g4/h4. Black: king d5; bishop c1; pawns a6/b7/c6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd2 — bishop c3→d2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxd2 — bishop c1→d2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd2 (king d3→d2, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: Kxd4 — king d5→d4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxd2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p1p4p/3k4/1P1P2PP/2BK4/8/2b5 w - - 5 42

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