Chess Puzzle #FU1Kf — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1936 · Advanced · crushing, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long.

Position

White: king g5; knight a3; pawns a5/c5. Black: king b4; knight d4; pawn a6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxa3 — king b4→a3, captures knight. Opponent replies c7 (pawn c6→c7).
  3. Best move: Ne6+ — knight d4→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king g5→g4).
  4. Best move: Nxc7 — knight e6→c7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long. The key move Kxa3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p7/P1P3K1/1k1n4/N7/8/8 w - - 1 51

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