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

Position

White: king e4; bishop e2. Black: king g3; pawns f2/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king e4→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2. Opponent replies Bf3+ (bishop e2→f3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king g2→g1. Opponent replies Bxh5 (bishop f3→h5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: f1=Q — pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Kg2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/7p/4K3/6k1/4Bp2/8 w - - 0 58

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