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

Rating 1827 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, short.

Position

White: king e6; pawns b4/c5/e4/g3/h4. Black: king g7; bishop e2; pawns c6/c7/g4/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bf3 — bishop e2→f3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: e5 — pawn e4→e5. Opponent replies Bd5+ (bishop f3→d5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kd7 — king e6→d7.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, quiet move, short. The key move is e5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p3k1/2p1K2p/2P5/1P2P1pP/6P1/4b3/8 b - - 2 39

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