Chess Puzzle #3E02C — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1021 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king b1; bishop e4; pawns c6/d3/f3/h3. Black: king b3; bishop a5; pawns b2/e5/f4/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxc7 — bishop a5→c7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bd5+ (bishop e4→d5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc3 — king b3→c3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2P5/b3p3/4Bp1p/1k1P1P1P/1p6/1K6 w - - 39 75

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