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

Rating 2262 · Expert · bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e4; pawns a6/b4/c3/g5. Black: king b6; bishop h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Be2 — bishop h5→e2. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g5→g6).
  3. Best move: Bxb5 — bishop e2→b5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Be2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/Pk6/6Pb/1P2K3/2P5/8/8 w - - 1 48

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