Chess Puzzle #MuLOz — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2592 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king h6; pawns g5/h3. Black: king a6; bishop c5; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king a6→b6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh5 — king h6→h5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b6→c6).
  3. Best move: Kh6 — king h5→h6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxh5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/k6K/2b3Pp/8/7P/8/8 b - - 1 55

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