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

Position

White: king f3; bishop f2; pawn h5. Black: king d1; knight a3; pawns b5/e2. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc2 — knight a3→c2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Nd4+ (knight c2→d4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg4 — king f3→g4. Opponent replies Nc6 (knight d4→c6).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king g4→f5. Opponent replies Ne7+ (knight c6→e7, gives check).
5. Best move: Kg5 — king f5→g5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, very long. The key move is h6.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1p5P/8/n4K2/4pB2/3k4 b - - 0 45

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