Chess Puzzle #A567E — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; knight c4; pawns b6/d5. Black: king f5; bishop b7; pawns d6/e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd5 — bishop b7→d5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne3+ — knight c4→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f5→e4).
3. Best move: Nxd5 — knight e3→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king e4→d5, captures knight).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Ne3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1b6/1P1p4/3Ppk2/2N5/2K5/8/8 b - - 1 42

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