Chess Puzzle #09yVv — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; knight g7; pawns a4/f3/g2/h4. Black: king d7; bishop b3; pawns a5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh7 — king h6→h7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxa4 — bishop b3→a4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nh5 (knight g7→h5).
3. Best move: Bc2+ — bishop a4→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h7→h6).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k2Np/7K/p7/P6P/1b3P2/6P1/8 w - - 2 35

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