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

Position

White: king g3; pawns a3/b4/f3/g5/h4. Black: king g6; knight c3; pawns a6/b5/f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb1 — knight c3→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Opponent replies Nxa3 (knight b1→a3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: h5+ — pawn h4→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g6→f7).
4. Best move: Kxf5 — king f4→f5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kf4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p5k1/1p3pP1/1P5P/P1n2PK1/8/8 b - - 6 52

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