Chess Puzzle #5D5k2 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; knight f5; pawns h2/h4. Black: king e6; knight f7; pawn f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne5+ — knight f7→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g6→g7).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king e6→f5, captures knight. Opponent replies h6 (pawn h5→h6).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6. Opponent replies h7 (pawn h6→h7).
5. Best move: Nf7 — knight e5→f7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, deflection, endgame, knight endgame, very long. The key move is Ne5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5n2/4kpK1/5N2/7P/8/7P/8 w - - 3 60

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