Chess Puzzle #dt2Sk — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Rating 2209 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king b2; bishop a4; pawns c3/f2/f4/g3/h4. Black: king d5; bishop e6; pawns b3/c4/f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bb5 — bishop a4→b5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Ke4 — king d5→e4. Opponent replies Bc6+ (bishop b5→c6, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kd3 — king e4→d3. Opponent replies f5 (pawn f4→f5).
  4. Best move: Bxf5 — bishop e6→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ke4.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/4b1p1/3k3p/B1p2P1P/1pP3P1/1K3P2/8 w - - 4 43

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