Chess Puzzle #lwo8U — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; knight g3; pawns b3/f4/h4. Black: king f6; knight c5; pawns b4/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne4+ — knight g3→e4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxe4 — knight c5→e4, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxe4 (king e3→e4, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f6→g6. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e4→e5).
4. Best move: Kh5 — king g6→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move Nxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/5k1p/2n5/1p3P1P/1P2K1N1/8/8 w - - 1 41

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