Chess Puzzle #1NA73 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; knight d5; pawns f6/g5. Black: king e8; knight d8; pawns f7/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne6 — knight d8→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nc7+ — knight d5→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king e8→f8).
3. Best move: Nxe6+ — knight c7→e6, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, master, short. The key move Nxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3nk3/5p2/3K1Pp1/3N2P1/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 63

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