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

Position

White: king h2; knight g3; pawns b6/g2/h3. Black: king h6; bishop f6; pawns a4/d5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf5+ — knight g3→f5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg5 — king h6→g5. Opponent replies Ne3 (knight f5→e3).
3. Best move: Be5+ — bishop f6→e5, gives check. Opponent replies g3 (pawn g2→g3).
4. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move is Kg5.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1P3b1k/3p4/p7/6NP/6PK/8 w - - 0 47

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