Chess Puzzle #d1F4A — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight d6; pawn a2. Black: king b4; knight c4; pawn a3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king f3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxd6+ — knight c4→d6, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e4→d3).
3. Best move: Nb5 — knight d6→b5. Opponent replies Kc2 (king d3→c2).
4. Best move: Nc3 — knight b5→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move Nxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3N4/8/1kn5/p4K2/P7/8 w - - 9 47

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