Chess Puzzle #q9f5x — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; pawns f2/g2/h5. Black: king b6; knight b3; pawn a5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc5 — knight b3→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Ne6+ (knight c5→e6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf6 — king g5→f6. Opponent replies Nf8 (knight e6→f8).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king f6→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1k6/p5KP/8/1n6/5PP1/8 b - - 0 40

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