Chess Puzzle #Ka0KE — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; knight b3; pawns b4/g4/g5. Black: king e7; knight f3; pawns b5/d5/e6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd4 — knight b3→d4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxd4 — knight f3→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxd4 (king c3→d4, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king e7→d6. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g5→g6).
4. Best move: e5+ — pawn e6→e5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move Nxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/4p3/1p1p2P1/1P4P1/1NK2n2/8/8 w - - 2 50

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