Chess Puzzle #R65TG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2307 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king g7; bishop f5; pawns b3/c4/e4. Black: king d6; pawns a5/b5/c6/e5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bg4 — bishop f5→g4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies cxb5 (pawn c4→b5, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is a4.

Position data

FEN: 8/6K1/2pk4/pp2pB2/2P1P3/1P6/8/8 w - - 0 48

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