Chess Puzzle #I4J1Q — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; bishop c4; pawns a2/d4. Black: king g8; bishop f5; pawns a7/e6/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh7 — king g8→h7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxe6 — bishop c4→e6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxe6 (bishop f5→e6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king e5→e6, captures bishop. Opponent replies g5 (pawn g6→g5).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king e6→f5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p7/4p1p1/4Kb2/2BP4/8/P7/8 b - - 0 43

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.