Chess Puzzle #c2rdo — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; knight d6; pawns a2/b3/g4/h4. Black: king g6; bishop d5; pawns a5/b4/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight d6→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop d5→c4, captures knight. Opponent replies h5+ (pawn h4→h5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7. Opponent replies bxc4 (pawn b3→c4, captures bishop).
4. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/3N2k1/p2b4/1p3KPP/1P6/P7/8 w - - 1 37

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