Chess Puzzle #4utmH — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h7; knight g6; pawns g5/h5. Black: king f7; rook a6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf8+ — knight g6→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e6→f5).
3. Best move: g6 — pawn g5→g6. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f5→g5).
4. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Nf8+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k1K/r5N1/6PP/8/8/8/8 b - - 2 60

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