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

Rating 2661 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short.

Position

White: king g6; bishop e6; pawns b3/b6/h5. Black: king b4; bishop d6; pawns a5/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: g4 — pawn g5→g4. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxh6 — king g6→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g4→g3).
  3. Best move: Bh3 — bishop e6→h3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxh6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1P1bB1Kp/p5pP/1k6/1P6/8/8 b - - 2 49

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