Chess Puzzle #MhHXv — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Rating 2044 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king d3; bishop d4; pawns a4/c4/g2/h3. Black: king b6; bishop c5; pawns a5/b5/f5/g5/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxc5+ — bishop d4→c5, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc5 — king b6→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies cxb5 (pawn c4→b5, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Kxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1k6/ppb2ppp/P1PB4/3K3P/6P1/8 w - - 0 40

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