Chess Puzzle #px2DU — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; bishop b5; pawns a4/e5/g2/h3. Black: king e7; knight d5; pawns b6/f7/g6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc3+ — knight d5→c3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e4→d4. Opponent replies Nxb5+ (knight c3→b5, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: axb5 — pawn a4→b5, captures knight. Opponent replies Ke6 (king e7→e6).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king d4→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 8/4kp2/1p4pp/1B1nP3/P3K3/7P/6P1/8 b - - 6 50

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