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

Position

White: king g5; knight b4; pawns a6/f4. Black: king a5; rook d6; pawn b5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8 — rook d6→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nc6+ — knight b4→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kxa6 (king a5→a6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nxd8 — knight c6→d8, captures rook. Opponent replies b4 (pawn b5→b4).
4. Best move: Ne6 — knight d8→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Nc6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/P2r4/kp4K1/1N3P2/8/8/8 b - - 2 65

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