Chess Puzzle #4oqTx — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; bishop b3; pawns e4/g4. Black: king d6; knight c6; pawn g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc4 — king d4→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Na5+ — knight c6→a5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king c4→c3).
3. Best move: Nxb3 — knight a5→b3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king c3→b3, captures knight).
4. Best move: Ke5 — king d6→e5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Na5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2nk4/6p1/3KP1P1/1B6/8/8 w - - 4 50

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