Chess Puzzle #XXA9G — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2110 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king d2; bishop h1; pawns g4/h3. Black: king f4; pawns b3/d4/g5/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc1 — king d2→c1. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3. Opponent replies Bd5 (bishop h1→d5).
  3. Best move: Kxh3 — king g3→h3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/6p1/3p1kPp/1p5P/3K4/7B w - - 2 56

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