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

Position

White: king c2; rook f5; pawns e4/f6. Black: king f7; knight e5; pawns a4/b3/d6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb2 — king c2→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc4+ — knight e5→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b2→c3).
3. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2. Opponent replies Rb5 (rook f5→b5).
4. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kxc4 (king c3→c4, captures knight).
5. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, sacrifice, very long. The key move is Nc4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/3p1P2/4nR2/p3P3/1p6/2K5/8 w - - 0 41

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