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

Rating 2467 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g5; pawns a5/b7/f4. Black: king c1; bishop c7; pawns a6/f5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king c1→c2. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxf5 — king g5→f5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c2→c3).
  3. Best move: Kg5 — king f5→g5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Pb5/p7/P4pK1/5P2/8/8/2k5 b - - 1 50

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