Chess Puzzle #B6MBV — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; bishop f7; pawns f2/f4/h4. Black: king e7; knight b5; pawns a3/f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king h6→g7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd6 — knight b5→d6. Opponent replies Bb3 (bishop f7→b3).
3. Best move: Nf5+ — knight d6→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g7→g6).
4. Best move: Nxh4+ — knight f5→h4, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Nxh4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/4kB2/5p1K/1n6/5P1P/p7/5P2/8 w - - 1 46

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