Chess Puzzle #fbc26 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2083 · Expert · crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king e3; bishop d4; pawns a5/a7/g3/h2. Black: king b7; bishop e5; pawns d5/e4/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxd4+ — bishop e5→d4, captures bishop, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd4 — king e3→d4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxa7 (king b7→a7, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: g4 — pawn g3→g4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/Pk5p/8/P2pb3/3Bp3/4K1P1/7P/8 b - - 6 49

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