Chess Puzzle #q8zK3 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2721 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king f4; bishop c1; pawn a3. Black: king c4; pawns a4/b5/d5/e4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: d4+ — pawn d5→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe4 (king e3→e4, captures pawn).
  3. Best move: Kc3 — king c4→c3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is d4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p1p4/p1k1pK2/P7/8/2B5 w - - 0 48

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