Chess Puzzle #KTD3m — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1759 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; bishop b2. Black: king b4; pawns a4/b3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bc3+ — bishop b2→c3, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Ka3 — king b4→a3. Opponent replies Kc1 (king d2→c1).
  3. Best move: Ka2 — king a3→a2.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Ka3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/8/pk6/1p6/1B1K4/8 w - - 0 57

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