Chess Puzzle #AZock — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1924 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king c6; bishop e4; pawns a4/b5/f3/h5. Black: king b8; bishop g5; pawns b6/f4/f6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ka7 — king b8→a7. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Bh4 (bishop g5→h4).
  3. Best move: axb6+ — pawn a5→b6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move axb6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/8/1pK2p1p/1P4bP/P3Bp2/5P2/8/8 b - - 1 68

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