Chess Puzzle #T268D — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2428 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, master.

Position

White: king e4; bishop c5; pawns f4/g4. Black: king e6; bishop a3; pawn a4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop c5→b4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxb4 — bishop a3→b4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e4→d3).
  3. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, master, short. The key move Bxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4k3/2B5/p3KPP1/b7/8/8 w - - 0 47

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