Chess Puzzle #8pgVw — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook a6; pawn a4. Black: king f5; knight d5; pawn e5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nb4+ — knight d5→b4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
3. Best move: Nxa6 — knight b4→a6, captures rook. Opponent replies Kb5 (king c4→b5).
4. Best move: Nb8 — knight a6→b8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Nb4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/R7/3npk2/P7/3K4/8/8 w - - 8 55

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