Chess Puzzle #AdNh1 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2167 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king h2; bishop e8; pawns a3/c3/e3/f2. Black: king c5; bishop d5; pawns a5/c4/e4/f3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bc6 — bishop d5→c6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop e8→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxc6 (king c5→c6, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: a4 — pawn a3→a4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4B3/8/8/p1kb4/2p1p3/P1P1Pp2/5P1K/8 b - - 11 48

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