Chess Puzzle #36yLX — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight e3; pawns a3/b2/e5/g3/g4. Black: king g5; bishop e6; pawns a4/d4/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc2 — knight e3→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxg4+ — bishop e6→g4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f3→g2).
3. Best move: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Opponent replies Nd4 (knight c2→d4).
4. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4b2p/4P1k1/p2p2P1/P3NKP1/1P6/8 w - - 0 41

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