Chess Puzzle #o6mRS — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c6; knight d6; pawns b6/f5. Black: king e7; rook a2; pawn h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king e7→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7. Opponent replies Rc2+ (rook a2→c2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king c6→b6. Opponent replies Rb2+ (rook c2→b2, gives check).
4. Best move: Nb5 — knight d6→b5.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move is b7.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k2p/1PKN4/5P2/8/8/r7/8 b - - 0 45

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