Chess Puzzle #2EnBj — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2374 · Expert · advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, master.

Position

White: king a5; pawn g6. Black: king c6; knight b6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Nc4+ — knight b6→c4, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Ka6 — king a5→a6. Opponent replies Nd6 (knight c4→d6).
  3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, master, short. The key move is Ka6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1nk3P1/K7/8/8/8/8 b - - 0 60

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