Chess Puzzle #dxOXX — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; pawns f4/h5. Black: king c7; knight e4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c7→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king g4→f5. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d6→d5).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Nd6+ (knight e4→d6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king f5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k5/8/7P/4nPK1/8/8/8 b - - 0 61

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