Chess Puzzle #ZcQqH — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight c4; pawns a4/b5/h3/h5. Black: king f6; knight d5; pawns a5/b6/e6/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf5 — king f6→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne3+ — knight c4→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king f5→f6).
3. Best move: Nxd5+ — knight e3→d5, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, short. The key move Nxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p2pk2/pP1n2pP/P1N5/5K1P/8/8 b - - 0 46

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.