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

Rating 2552 · Master · bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king b4; pawns c4/d4/g6. Black: king c6; bishop f6; pawn b5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bg7 — bishop f6→g7. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: cxb5+ — pawn c4→b5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king c6→d5).
  3. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Kc6 (king d5→c6).
  4. Best move: Ka5 — king b4→a5.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move cxb5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k2bP1/1p6/1KPP4/8/8/8 b - - 0 53

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