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

Position

White: king f6; knight d3; pawns d4/g5. Black: king c6; knight a6; pawns b3/d5/f7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb4 — knight a6→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxb4+ — knight d3→b4, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kb5 (king c6→b5).
3. Best move: Nd3 — knight b4→d3. Opponent replies Kc4 (king b5→c4).
4. Best move: Nb2+ — knight d3→b2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, knight endgame, long, master, quiet move. The key move Nxb4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/n1k2K2/3p2P1/3P4/1p1N4/8/8 b - - 1 54

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