Chess Puzzle #lQg6l — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2316 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; bishop b4; pawns a2/c4/g4/h3. Black: king d7; bishop f4; pawns a6/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop f4→d6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop b4→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d7→d6, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: g5 — pawn g4→g5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k1p1p/p5p1/8/1BP1KbP1/7P/P7/8 b - - 2 38

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