Chess Puzzle #oUMpt — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1982 · Advanced · crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e4; bishop e5; pawns a3/f3/g4/h6. Black: king e6; knight d5; pawns a4/c4/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Nf6+ — knight d5→f6, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop e5→f6, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king e6→f6, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: f4 — pawn f3→f4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Bxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/4k1pP/3nB3/p1p1K1P1/P4P2/8/8 b - - 0 44

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