Chess Puzzle #kabi5 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e5; pawns b4/g5/h3. Black: king b6; knight d5; pawn h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne7 — knight d5→e7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf6 — king e5→f6. Opponent replies Nd5+ (knight e7→d5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg7 — king f6→g7. Opponent replies Nf4 (knight d5→f4).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kf6.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/1k6/3nK1P1/1P6/7P/8/8 b - - 4 53

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