Chess Puzzle #XZ1bs — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook g6; pawn a5. Black: king c5; knight d5; pawns d6/e4/f3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e3+ — pawn e4→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
3. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d3→e2).
4. Best move: Nc3+ — knight d5→c3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is e3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3p2R1/P1kn4/4p3/5p2/3K4/8 w - - 0 39

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