Chess Puzzle #DKQ2R — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; knight b8; pawns a5/b4/c6/h3. Black: king e4; rook g6; pawns a6/h4/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg8 — rook g6→g8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxa6 — knight b8→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e4→d3).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b4→b5. Opponent replies Rf8+ (rook g8→f8, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke1 — king f2→e1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Nxa6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1N6/8/p1P3r1/P6p/1P2k2p/7P/5K2/8 b - - 2 54

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