Chess Puzzle #x319o — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; knight d3; pawns a3/b2/h4. Black: king f5; bishop d1; pawns a4/b5/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king f5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf2+ — knight d3→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king g4→h4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nxd1 — knight f2→d1, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h4→g3).
4. Best move: Ke2 — king e3→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Nf2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p3k1p/p6P/P2NK3/1P6/3b4 b - - 6 48

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