Chess Puzzle #07Dxf — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight d2; pawns a3/b2/c2/f4. Black: king d6; knight f6; pawns a6/b5/c5/c7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne4+ — knight d2→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Nxe4 (knight f6→e4, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kxe4 — king f3→e4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, master, short. The key move is Ne4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p5/p2k1n2/1pp5/5P2/P4K2/1PPN4/8 b - - 5 33

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