Chess Puzzle #FLpMQ — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Rating 1555 · Intermediate · crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king f2; bishop e3; pawns b3/c4/g2/h3. Black: king g8; bishop c5; pawns a6/b7/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxe3+ — bishop c5→e3, captures bishop, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxe3 — king f2→e3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
  3. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move Kxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p6/p5pp/2b5/2P5/1P2B2P/5KP1/8 b - - 0 30

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