Chess Puzzle #jDQcK — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; knight b5; pawns b4/e3/f4/g5. Black: king c6; knight h7; pawns b7/d5/f6/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxf6 — pawn g5→f6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxb5 — king c6→b5, captures knight. Opponent replies f7 (pawn f6→f7).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king b5→c6. Opponent replies b5+ (pawn b4→b5, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd6 — king c6→d6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long. The key move Kxb5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p5n/2k2pp1/1N1p2P1/1P1K1P2/4P3/8/8 w - - 2 43

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