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

Position

White: king c6; pawns a5/b4/c3. Black: king b8; knight b7; pawns a6/b5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd8+ — knight b7→d8, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6. Opponent replies Nf7 (knight d8→f7).
3. Best move: Kxa6 — king b6→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nd6 (knight f7→d6).
4. Best move: Kb6 — king a6→b6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kb6.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/1n6/p1K5/Pp6/1P6/2P5/8/8 b - - 0 55

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