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

Rating 1126 · Beginner · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, master.

Position

White: king f2; bishop e3; pawns a4/f3/h3. Black: king d5; bishop d6; pawns a5/f5/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bb6 — bishop e3→b6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop d6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Bxc5 (bishop b6→c5, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: Kxc5 — king d5→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
  4. Best move: Kb4 — king c5→b4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move is Bc5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3b4/p2k1p1p/P7/4BP1P/5K2/8 w - - 12 42

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