Chess Puzzle #ABbov — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2285 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e1; bishop d2; pawns b4/d6/h7. Black: king e6; bishop c3; pawns b5/d3/e2. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bh8 — bishop c3→h8. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf2 — king e1→f2. Opponent replies Bd4+ (bishop h8→d4, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kf3 — king f2→f3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kf2.

Position data

FEN: 8/7P/3Pk3/1p6/1P6/2bp4/3Bp3/4K3 b - - 3 78

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