Chess Puzzle #4G4SL — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; knight c6; pawns a3/c4/g3. Black: king h5; knight b3; pawns a5/c5/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd4+ — knight b3→d4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxd4 — knight c6→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies cxd4 (pawn c5→d4, captures knight).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king f5→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, short. The key move Nxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2N5/p1p2Kpk/2P5/Pn4P1/8/8 b - - 1 55

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