Chess Puzzle #HFe5A — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; knight c5; pawns f3/g4/h3. Black: king b4; pawns a4/f4/g5/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxa4 — knight c5→a4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxa4 — king b4→a4, captures knight. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e2→d2).
3. Best move: Kb4 — king a4→b4. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
4. Best move: Kb3 — king b4→b3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long, zugzwang. The key move Kxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7p/2N3p1/pk3pP1/5P1P/4K3/8 w - - 2 62

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