Chess Puzzle #FQDnY — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d7; pawns a6/b6/g2/h2. Black: king b8; knight e7; pawns f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc8 — knight e7→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: a7+ — pawn a6→a7, gives check. Opponent replies Nxa7 (knight c8→a7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: bxa7+ — pawn b6→a7, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, knight endgame, short. The key move bxa7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/3Kn1p1/PP3p1p/8/8/8/6PP/8 b - - 3 46

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