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

Rating 2211 · Expert · bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king e5; bishop a1; pawns e4/f4/g3. Black: king b3; bishop h3; pawns a2/e6/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king b3→c2. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
  3. Best move: Kxg6 — king f6→g6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kf6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p1p1/4K2p/4PP2/1k4Pb/p7/B7 b - - 0 49

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