Chess Puzzle #dok8s — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; bishop e6; knight c4; pawn d4. Black: king b5; queen f5; pawns a7/b7/c6. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf5 — bishop e6→f5, captures queen. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc4 — king b5→c4, captures knight. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king c4→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f3→e2).
4. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp6/2p1B3/1k3q2/2NP4/8/6K1/8 w - - 0 49

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