Chess Puzzle #QIMk6 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2220 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; knight b4; pawns a3/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c5; bishop e4; pawns a7/d4/g6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Nd3+ — knight b4→d3, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop e4→d3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king d2→d3, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: h5 — pawn h6→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/6pp/2k5/1N1pbP1P/P5P1/3K4/8 w - - 1 46

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