Chess Puzzle #4jc79 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; bishop e2; pawns b4/d5/f4/g5. Black: king a6; bishop b5; pawns b6/d6/f5/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb5+ — bishop e2→b5, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxb5 — king a6→b5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d4→c3).
3. Best move: Ka4 — king b5→a4. Opponent replies Kc4 (king c3→c4).
4. Best move: b5+ — pawn b6→b5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Kxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/kp1p2p1/1b1P1pP1/1P1K1P2/8/4B3/8 w - - 0 45

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