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

Position

White: king b3; knight c4; pawns a4/b5. Black: king f5; rook c7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king f5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Opponent replies Rh7 (rook c7→h7).
3. Best move: Nd6+ — knight c4→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e4→e5).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is b6.

Position data

FEN: 8/2r5/8/1P3k2/P1N5/1K6/8/8 b - - 0 64

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