Chess Puzzle #gqIXh — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2651 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king d5; pawns e3/e5/f5. Black: king b4; bishop b5; pawn a6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: e6 — pawn e5→e6. Opponent replies Bc4+ (bishop b5→c4, gives check).
  3. Best move: Ke5 — king d5→e5. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a5→a4).
  4. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is e6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1b1KPP2/1k6/4P3/8/8 b - - 0 65

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