Chess Puzzle #tOb3C — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; pawns a6/c4/d3. Black: king b8; knight f6; pawn e5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng4 — knight f6→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Opponent replies Nf6 (knight g4→f6).
3. Best move: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Opponent replies Ne8+ (knight f6→e8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is c5.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/8/P2K1n2/4p3/2P5/3P4/8/8 b - - 4 56

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