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

Position

White: king e3; bishop c6; knight a7; pawns d6/f3. Black: king f6; rook g2; pawns c4/e5/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke6 — king f6→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Opponent replies Ke7 (king e6→e7).
3. Best move: Nc8+ — knight a7→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd8 (king e7→d8).
4. Best move: Nd6 — knight c8→d6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move is d7.

Position data

FEN: 8/N7/2BP1kp1/4p2p/2p5/4KP2/6r1/8 b - - 0 54

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