Chess Puzzle #hD43b — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2308 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, very long.

Position

White: king e5; pawns a4/b4/f3/g4/h3. Black: king g6; bishop b7; pawns g5/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f3→f4. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bg2 — bishop b7→g2. Opponent replies f5+ (pawn f4→f5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7. Opponent replies b5 (pawn b4→b5).
  4. Best move: Bxh3 — bishop g2→h3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke4 (king e5→e4).
  5. Best move: Bxg4 — bishop h3→g4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, very long. The key move is Bg2.

Position data

FEN: 8/1b6/6k1/4K1p1/PP4Pp/5P1P/8/8 w - - 2 42

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