Chess Puzzle #I2HK0 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; bishop e8; pawn f5. Black: king c7; knight d7; pawn a5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd7 — bishop e8→d7, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd7 — king c7→d7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
3. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f3→e2).
4. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kd1 (king e2→d1).
5. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Kxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4B3/2kn4/8/p4P2/8/8/6K1/8 w - - 0 43

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