Chess Puzzle #AQNsB — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; bishop d5; pawns b5/c4. Black: king e7; knight f7; pawns b6/c5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nh6+ — knight f7→h6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kg5 — king f5→g5. Opponent replies Nf7+ (knight h6→f7, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxf7 — bishop d5→f7, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king e7→f7, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king g5→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, zugzwang. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/4kn2/1p6/1PpB1K2/2P5/8/8/8 b - - 1 50

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