Chess Puzzle #BY7Zf — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; knight d4; pawns b3/e4/g3/h3. Black: king c3; knight f1; pawns a5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e5 — pawn e4→e5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd4 — king c3→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies e6 (pawn e5→e6).
3. Best move: Ne3 — knight f1→e3. Opponent replies h4 (pawn h3→h4).
4. Best move: Nd5+ — knight e3→d5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/8/p7/3NPK2/1Pk3PP/8/5n2 w - - 1 46

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