Chess Puzzle #0TbP5 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a4; knight f1; pawns e4/g3/h2. Black: king c3; pawns b3/e5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ka3 — king a4→a3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Ka2 (king a3→a2).
3. Best move: Kc2 — king c3→c2. Opponent replies Ne3+ (knight f1→e3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc1 — king c2→c1.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is b2.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/6p1/4p3/K3P3/1pk3P1/7P/5N2 w - - 0 46

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