Chess Puzzle #YtL9k — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; knight e3; pawns a3/b2/c3. Black: king g3; pawns a6/f2/f7/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf1+ — knight e3→f1, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2. Opponent replies Ne3+ (knight f1→e3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king g2→g1. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e4→f4).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4. Opponent replies Kg4 (king f4→g4).
5. Best move: f5+ — pawn f7→f5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Kg2.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/p7/7p/4K3/P1P1N1k1/1P3p2/8 w - - 2 49

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