Chess Puzzle #QFPYG — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2236 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king e2; bishop a3; pawns d4/h5. Black: king d5; bishop h4; pawns b3/f2. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kxd4 — king d5→d4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bb2+ — bishop a3→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d4→d5).
  3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is Bb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3k3P/3P3b/Bp6/4Kp2/8 b - - 1 51

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