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

Rating 2150 · Expert · crushing, endgame, long.

Position

White: king e2; bishops c7/f5; pawns c3/e4. Black: king f7; rook d3; pawns c4/e5/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop c7→e5, captures pawn. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
  3. Best move: Kf2 — king e2→f2. Opponent replies Rd2+ (rook d3→d2, gives check).
  4. Best move: Kg1 — king f2→g1.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2B2k2/8/4pB2/2p1P1p1/2Pr4/4K3/8 b - - 3 45

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