Chess Puzzle #04KbO — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; knight c8; pawns b6/h2. Black: king f5; bishop d5; pawns e6/f4/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc6 — bishop d5→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne7+ — knight c8→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king f5→e5).
3. Best move: Nxc6+ — knight e7→c6, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move Nxc6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2N5/8/1P2p2p/3b1k2/5p2/8/5K1P/8 b - - 1 48

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