Chess Puzzle #XgOEs — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1822 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king b8; bishop f3; pawn h5. Black: king c5; pawns d4/f5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king b8→c7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c7→d7).
  3. Best move: Kd4 — king c5→d4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is d3.

Position data

FEN: 1K6/8/7p/2k2p1P/3p4/5B2/8/8 w - - 0 57

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