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

Position

White: king d4; knight f6. Black: king g3; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne4+ — knight f6→e4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kf4 — king g3→f4. Opponent replies Nc5 (knight e4→c5).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4. Opponent replies Nd3+ (knight c5→d3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Kf4.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5Np1/7p/3K4/6k1/8/8 w - - 0 51

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