Chess Puzzle #Urrrr — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; knight d4; pawns e6/g2/h3. Black: king d5; knight b6; pawns b2/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxb2 — king c3→b2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd4 — king d5→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies e7 (pawn e6→e7).
3. Best move: Nc4+ — knight b6→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b2→c2).
4. Best move: Nd6 — knight c4→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, hanging piece, knight endgame, long. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1n2P1p1/3k4/3N4/2K4P/1p4P1/8 w - - 0 41

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