Chess Puzzle #G8hKi — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; knight e6; pawns a2/b6/f4/g5/h2. Black: king h8; bishops b2/c4; pawns a5/f5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop c4→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nc5 — knight e6→c5. Opponent replies Bc1 (bishop b2→c1).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king h3→g3. Opponent replies Bd2 (bishop c1→d2).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Be1+ (bishop d2→e1, gives check).
5. Best move: Kh3 — king g3→h3. Opponent replies Bxb7 (bishop d5→b7, captures pawn).
6. Best move: Nxb7 — knight c5→b7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Nc5.

Position data

FEN: 7k/8/1P2N3/p4pP1/2b2P2/7K/Pb5P/8 b - - 0 43

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