Chess Puzzle #KD7vj — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; knight e5; pawns b5/f4. Black: king e7; bishop d4; pawns b6/e6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe5 — bishop d4→e5, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: fxe5 — pawn f4→e5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e7→f7).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Opponent replies Kg7 (king f7→g7).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king h5→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, zugzwang. The key move fxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/1p2p3/1P2N3/3b1PK1/8/8/8 b - - 6 53

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