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

Position

White: king c5; pawns a2/b3. Black: king h5; knight d6; pawn b5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc8 — knight d6→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxb5 — king c5→b5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h5→g6).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a2→a4. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g6→f6).
4. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f6→e6).
5. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3n4/1pK4k/8/1P6/P7/8 b - - 1 52

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