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

Position

White: king h4; knights b3/e5; pawns e4/h5. Black: king b8; queen f8; bishop e6; pawn f7. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb3 — bishop e6→b3, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd7+ — knight e5→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Kc7 (king b8→c7).
3. Best move: Nxf8 — knight d7→f8, captures queen. Opponent replies Bc2 (bishop b3→c2).
4. Best move: Kg5 — king h4→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long, master. The key move is Nd7+.

Position data

FEN: 1k3q2/5p2/4b3/4N2P/4P2K/1N6/8/8 b - - 0 43

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