Chess Puzzle #5dAhX — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2097 · Expert · crushing, endgame, long.

Position

White: king d1; queen b5; pawns a4/b4/d2. Black: king f4; rook c8; bishop e6; pawns d5/e4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bg4+ — bishop e6→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king d1→e1).
  3. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3. Opponent replies Qc5 (queen b5→c5).
  4. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c8→c5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Bg4+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/8/4b3/1Q1p4/PP2pk2/8/3P4/3K4 w - - 0 58

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