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

Position

White: king f3; knight c6; pawns e4/g4. Black: king f6; knight c4; pawns g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd8 — knight c6→d8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Na5 — knight c4→a5. Opponent replies e5+ (pawn e4→e5, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king f6→e7. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
4. Best move: Kxd8 — king e7→d8, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move, trapped piece. The key move is Na5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2N2k1p/6p1/2n1P1P1/5K2/8/8 w - - 1 44

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