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

Position

White: king h3; knight d4; pawns a2/g2/g4. Black: king b2; pawns a3/f7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb3 — knight d4→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxa2 — king b2→a2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nd2 (knight b3→d2).
3. Best move: Ka1 — king a2→a1. Opponent replies Nc4 (knight d2→c4).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, knight endgame, long, master. The key move Kxa2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/8/8/3N2P1/p6K/Pk4P1/8 w - - 6 60

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