Chess Puzzle #I0J2g — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1585 · Intermediate · bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king d4; bishop a2; pawns c5/f5/g4/h3. Black: king e7; bishop g2; pawns a3/f6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc3 — king d4→c3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxh3 — bishop g2→h3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bd5 (bishop a2→d5).
  3. Best move: Bxg4 — bishop h3→g4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxh3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/5p1p/2P2P2/3K2P1/p6P/B5b1/8 w - - 4 42

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