Chess Puzzle #9oD5f — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; knight c8; pawns b4/g4/h5. Black: king e4; bishop b5; pawns f4/g5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7 — bishop b5→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd6+ — knight c8→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king e4→d5).
3. Best move: Nf5 — knight d6→f5. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
4. Best move: Nxh6 — knight f5→h6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Nd6+.

Position data

FEN: 2N5/8/7p/1b4pP/1P2kpP1/8/5K2/8 b - - 2 56

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