Chess Puzzle #78BJi — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2741 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, quiet move.

Position

White: king g5; bishop f4. Black: king b4; pawns a6/b5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd6+ — bishop f4→d6, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kb3 — king b4→b3. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g5→f4).
  3. Best move: b4 — pawn b5→b4. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
  4. Best move: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Opponent replies Bc7 (bishop d6→c7).
  5. Best move: Kc2 — king b3→c2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, quiet move, very long. The key move is Kb3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1p4K1/1k3B2/8/8/8 w - - 0 47

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