Chess Puzzle #gllTK — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1922 · Advanced · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move.

Position

White: king d3; bishop b2. Black: king c6; pawns b4/c4/d5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king d3→c2. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kc5 — king c6→c5. Opponent replies Bg7 (bishop b2→g7).
  3. Best move: d4 — pawn d5→d4. Opponent replies Bf8+ (bishop g7→f8, gives check).
  4. Best move: Kb5 — king c5→b5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k5/3p4/1pp5/3K4/1B6/8 w - - 0 50

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