Chess Puzzle #2M1ro — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; knight c7; pawns b5/h2. Black: king e7; bishop e4; pawns f4/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd5+ — knight c7→d5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop e4→d5, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king c5→d5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Opponent replies Kd4 (king d5→d4).
4. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2N1k3/8/1PK4p/4bp2/8/7P/8 w - - 0 45

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