Chess Puzzle #7y6sQ — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; bishop h6; knight d2; pawns f2/g5/h3. Black: king g8; knight d3; pawns a4/b4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f3→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc1 — knight d3→c1. Opponent replies Ne4 (knight d2→e4).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Nf6+ (knight e4→f6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king g8→f7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Nc1.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7p/6pB/6P1/pp6/3n1K1P/3N1P2/8 w - - 0 49

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