Chess Puzzle #qQhYs — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; knight c7; pawns a3/g2/g3. Black: king e5; pawns a5/b6/f6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Na6 — knight c7→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd6 — king e5→d6. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Kc6 — king d6→c6. Opponent replies Nb8+ (knight a6→b8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc7 — king c6→c7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long. The key move is Kd6.

Position data

FEN: 8/2N4p/1p3p2/p3k3/8/P5P1/6P1/6K1 w - - 0 43

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