Chess Puzzle #0GGDP — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishop e2; pawns c4/d5/g4/h3. Black: king e5; knight c5; pawns b6/d6/g5/h4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxd3 — knight c5→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd3 (king e3→d3, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king e5→f4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Nxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p1p4/2nPk1p1/2P3Pp/4K2P/4B3/8 w - - 5 87

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