Chess Puzzle #f2K1T — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2388 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g6; pawns f4/g2/h3. Black: king d5; bishop b3; pawn f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king d5→e4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kg5 — king g6→g5. Opponent replies Bf7 (bishop b3→f7).
  3. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6K1/3k1p2/5P2/1b5P/6P1/8 b - - 0 66

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