Chess Puzzle #nJFIK — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; knight g5; pawns b6/c5/f3/g4/h4. Black: king b4; bishop d5; pawns a6/e3/f4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc3 — king b4→c3. Opponent replies Ne4+ (knight g5→e4, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxe4 — bishop d5→e4, captures knight. Opponent replies fxe4 (pawn f3→e4, captures bishop).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
5. Best move: Kd2 — king c3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, very long. The key move is Kc3.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/pP6/2Pb2N1/1k3pPP/4pP2/8/6K1 w - - 0 42

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