Chess Puzzle #t6yfY — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; knight c2; pawns a5/b4/c4/h3. Black: king f4; bishop c3; pawns a6/e2/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb4 — bishop c3→b4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxb4 — knight c2→b4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f4→e3).
3. Best move: Nc2+ — knight b4→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e3→d2).
4. Best move: Nd4 — knight c2→d4.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long, master. The key move Nxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1K6/p6p/P7/1PP2k2/2b4P/2N1p3/8 b - - 0 43

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