Chess Puzzle #tRJec — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; knight d8; pawns f2/g3/h2. Black: king h7; pawns a4/c5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc6 — knight d8→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Na5 (knight c6→a5).
3. Best move: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Opponent replies Nxc4 (knight a5→c4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, knight endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is a3.

Position data

FEN: 3N4/6pk/7p/2p5/p7/6P1/5PKP/8 w - - 0 39

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