Chess Puzzle #FJi4Y — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; bishop c3; pawns a6/c4/f4/h4. Black: king c6; knight d4; pawns c5/f5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb3 — knight d4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd3 — king e3→d3. Opponent replies Nc1+ (knight b3→c1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd2 — king d3→d2. Opponent replies Na2 (knight c1→a2).
4. Best move: Ba5 — bishop c3→a5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P1k3p1/2p2p1p/2Pn1P1P/2B1K3/8/8 b - - 6 74

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