Chess Puzzle #2JcIO — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; pawns a2/b3/d4/g6/h3. Black: king d5; knight f4; pawns a5/b5/c6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxg6 — knight f4→g6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxg6 — king g5→g6, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king d5→d4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2p3P1/pp1k2K1/3P1n2/1P5P/P7/8 b - - 2 43

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