Chess Puzzle #P4Ye1 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2429 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king e2; bishop d8. Black: king c3; pawns b4/c5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bf6+ — bishop d8→f6, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kc2 — king c3→c2. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e2→e3).
  3. Best move: b3 — pawn b4→b3. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e3→e4).
  4. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kc2.

Position data

FEN: 3B4/8/8/2p5/1p6/2k5/4K3/8 w - - 2 57

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