King+Knight vs King+Pawn checkmate How is it possible for a King and Knight to checkmate a King and Pawn? I've composed a working position, but I am not sure if this can occur through a series of moves.
In the general case K+N vs K+P is of course a draw - or a win for the pawn if it can promote unhindered.
There is however a famous construction were the knight can force a mate against a king stuck in front of its own well-advanced rook pawn:
[fen &quot;8/3N4/8/8/8/p7/k7/2K5 w - - 0 1&quot;]

1.Nc5 Ka1 2.Kc2 Ka2 3.Nd3 Ka1 4.Nc1 a2 5.Nb3#

There are many variations on that theme, the first such position being published by in the Bonus Socius before 1300.