Chess Puzzle #S1my1 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b6; knight e1; pawn a5. Black: king e3; knight b4; pawn e2. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king b6→b5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf2 — king e3→f2. Opponent replies a6 (pawn a5→a6).
3. Best move: Nxa6 — knight b4→a6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nd3+ (knight e1→d3, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king f2→e3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kf2.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1K6/P7/1n6/4k3/4p3/4N3 w - - 10 66

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