Chess Puzzle #jWHP5 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; pawns b4/c5. Black: king c6; knight e6; pawn b5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxc5+ — knight e6→c5, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: bxc5 — pawn b4→c5, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxc5 (king c6→c5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kc3 — king d3→c3.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move bxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k1n3/1pP5/1P6/3K4/8/8 b - - 18 58

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