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

Position

White: king g3; bishop d5; knight d7; pawns f2/g4/h3. Black: king e7; bishop b1; pawns a3/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc5 — knight d7→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd6 — king e7→d6. Opponent replies Be4 (bishop d5→e4).
3. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/3Nk1p1/7p/3B4/6P1/p5KP/5P2/1b6 w - - 2 36

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