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

Position

White: king f4; pawns a2/c3/f7/g5/h4. Black: king c7; rook e6; knight c6; pawns a6/b5/h7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight c6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf5 — king f4→f5. Opponent replies Nxf7 (knight e5→f7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kxe6 — king f5→e6, captures rook. Opponent replies Nh8 (knight f7→h8).
4. Best move: h5 — pawn h4→h5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Kf5.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k2P1p/p1n1r3/1p4P1/5K1P/2P5/P7/8 b - - 0 48

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