Chess Puzzle #05pky — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; knight a5. Black: king f4; pawns c5/e5/f3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight a5→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke4 — king f4→e4. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: Kd4 — king e4→d4. Opponent replies Nd2 (knight c4→d2).
4. Best move: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Opponent replies Nb3+ (knight d2→b3, gives check).
5. Best move: Kc4 — king d4→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Ke4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/N1p1p3/5k2/5p2/8/5K2 w - - 0 57

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