Chess Puzzle #IVBMf — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; knight e7; pawns c6/d6. Black: king f3; bishop d7; pawns a5/g3. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop d7→c6, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxc6 — knight e7→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
3. Best move: Nd4+ — knight c6→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
4. Best move: Ne2 — knight d4→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Nxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3bN3/2PP4/p7/8/5kp1/3K4/8 b - - 0 49

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