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

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishop f4; knight e5; pawns b2/g2. Black: king c7; queen b3; pawns a7/b5/c6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb6 — king c7→b6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd7+ — knight e5→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Ka5 (king b6→a5).
3. Best move: Bc7+ — bishop f4→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king a5→b4).
4. Best move: Rf4+ — rook f1→f4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Nd7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p1k4p/2p5/1p2N3/5B2/1q6/1P4P1/5RK1 b - - 3 33

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