Chess Puzzle #ADJ3b — Master, Black to move, endgame

Rating 2782 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, long.

Position

White: king g3; knight b7; pawns b4/d4/e5. Black: king e6; bishop b3; pawns c4/e4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Nd8+ — knight b7→d8, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kf5 — king e6→f5. Opponent replies Nc6 (knight d8→c6).
  3. Best move: c3 — pawn c4→c3. Opponent replies d5 (pawn d4→d5).
  4. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop b3→d5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/1N6/4k3/4P3/1PpPp3/1b4K1/8/8 w - - 0 51

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