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

Rating 2393 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e8; bishop b2; pawns a3/b4/f3. Black: king g3; pawns a4/b5/g5/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bf6 — bishop b2→f6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Opponent replies Be7 (bishop f6→e7).
  3. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kf4.

Position data

FEN: 4K3/8/8/1p4pp/pP6/P4Pk1/1B6/8 w - - 0 61

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