Chess Puzzle #ZEQJ6 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook c1; pawns a5/b4/f2/f6. Black: king d6; knight e2; pawns d3/e4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king g3→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxc1 — knight e2→c1, captures rook. Opponent replies a6 (pawn a5→a6).
3. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2. Opponent replies a7 (pawn a6→a7).
4. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, promotion. The key move Nxc1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k1P2/P7/1P2p3/3p2K1/4nP2/2R5 w - - 1 46

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