Chess Puzzle #SadwO — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g7; pawns d5/g2/h5. Black: king d7; knight c3; pawn h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king d7→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh6 — king g7→h6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nxd5 (knight c3→d5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kg7 — king h6→g7. Opponent replies Nf4 (knight d5→f4).
4. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Ne6+ (knight f4→e6, gives check).
5. Best move: Kf6 — king g7→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, very long. The key move Kxh6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k2K1/7p/3P3P/8/2n5/6P1/8 b - - 0 51

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