Chess Puzzle #HlmuL — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; knight b7; pawns b6/g2/g4. Black: king d4; bishop e6; pawns d3/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg4 — bishop e6→g4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd6 — knight b7→d6. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d4→d5).
3. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Kxd6 (king d5→d6, captures knight).
4. Best move: b8=Q+ — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion, quiet move. The key move is Nd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/1N6/1P2b3/8/3k2Pp/3p4/3K2P1/8 b - - 0 48

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.