Chess Puzzle #JAQz8 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1666 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king f3; bishop a2; pawns a3/b2/g4. Black: king d6; knight d5; pawns a7/b6/e5/f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxd5 — bishop a2→d5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: fxg4+ — pawn f5→g4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
  3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move fxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1p1k4/3npp2/6P1/P4K2/BP6/8 w - - 0 39

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