Chess Puzzle #4PU9T — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1025 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king f2; bishop d5; pawns b4/e4/g3/h2. Black: king d6; bishop c6; pawns b6/e5/g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop d5→c6, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc6 — king d6→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
  3. Best move: Kb5 — king c6→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Kxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1pbk3p/3Bp1p1/1P2P3/6P1/5K1P/8 w - - 19 63

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