Chess Puzzle #jf3SG — Master, White to move, endgame

Rating 2497 · Master · crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move.

Position

White: king d6; pawns a2/c4. Black: king f5; knight e7; pawn c6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king f5→f6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: a4 — pawn a2→a4. Opponent replies Nf5+ (knight e7→f5, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kc7 — king d6→c7. Opponent replies Ne3 (knight f5→e3).
  4. Best move: a5 — pawn a4→a5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is a4.

Position data

FEN: 8/4n3/2pK4/5k2/2P5/8/P7/8 b - - 5 44

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