Chess Puzzle #igY6t — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; knight d4; pawns f6/g3. Black: king c5; bishop f7; pawns a5/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb3+ — knight d4→b3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxb3 — bishop f7→b3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king c3→b3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c5→d6. Opponent replies f7 (pawn f6→f7).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king d6→e7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Bxb3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5b2/5P2/p1k4p/3N4/2K3P1/8/8 w - - 1 50

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