Chess Puzzle #DK8Yg — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; rook e1; bishop e6; pawns a3/b5/c4/d3/h3. Black: king c7; rook e7; knight b6; pawns a7/f6/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king b1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd6 — king c7→d6. Opponent replies c5+ (pawn c4→c5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxc5 — king d6→c5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/p1k1r3/1n2Bp1p/1P4p1/2P5/P2P3P/8/1K2R3 w - - 1 41

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