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

Position

White: king e7; knight f6; pawns e4/f5. Black: king h6; rook d4; pawns d6/e5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king h6→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne8+ — knight f6→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g7→h6).
3. Best move: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Opponent replies Rxe4 (rook d4→e4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Ne8+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4K3/3p1N1k/4pP2/3rP3/8/8/8 b - - 30 74

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