Chess Puzzle #Ob3Ow — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; bishop f7; pawns b3/b4/h2. Black: king c6; knight f3; pawns b5/f4/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh6 — king g7→h6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxh2 — knight f3→h2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg5 (king h6→g5).
3. Best move: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Opponent replies Be8+ (bishop f7→e8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Nxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5BK1/2k4p/1p6/1P3p2/1P3n2/7P/8 w - - 0 50

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