Chess Puzzle #xYct5 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2334 · Expert · bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move.

Position

White: king d8; bishop c6. Black: king d4; pawns b6/f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d8→c7. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c7→d7).
  3. Best move: b5 — pawn b6→b5. Opponent replies Be4 (bishop c6→e4).
  4. Best move: Kd4 — king c5→d4.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Kc5.

Position data

FEN: 3K4/8/1pB5/8/3k1p2/8/8/8 w - - 1 49

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