Chess Puzzle #tcNpp — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2252 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king h3; bishop e5. Black: king b5; pawns a6/c4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop e5→c3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Ka4 — king b5→a4. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h3→g4).
  3. Best move: Kb3 — king a4→b3.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is Ka4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/1k2B3/2p5/7K/8/8 w - - 2 79

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