Chess Puzzle #Wq6Zc — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2737 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king e4; bishop d3; pawns f6/g6. Black: king d6; bishop b3; pawns b4/e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd5+ — bishop b3→d5, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5. Opponent replies b3 (pawn b4→b3).
  3. Best move: Kg5 — king f5→g5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k1PP1/4p3/1p2K3/1b1B4/8/8 b - - 2 43

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