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

Rating 2427 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e5; pawns c5/d6/h4. Black: king a4; bishop f8; pawns f7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bg7+ — bishop f8→g7, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king e5→f5. Opponent replies Bf8 (bishop g7→f8).
  3. Best move: Kf6 — king f5→f6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 5b2/5p2/3P3p/2P1K3/k6P/8/8/8 b - - 0 48

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