Chess Puzzle #k1X8b — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; pawns g4/h6. Black: king g6; knight f4; pawn g5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne6 — knight f4→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Opponent replies Kxh7 (king g6→h7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king e4→f5. Opponent replies Nd4+ (knight e6→d4, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg5 — king f5→g5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, knight endgame, long. The key move is h7.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6kP/6p1/4KnP1/8/8/8 b - - 2 52

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