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

Position

White: king d6; knight c6. Black: king b3; pawns b4/f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king d6→e5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Opponent replies Nd4+ (knight c6→d4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc3 — king b3→c3. Opponent replies Nxf3 (knight d4→f3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: b3 — pawn b4→b3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is f3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2NK4/8/1p3p2/1k6/8/8 w - - 0 59

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