Chess Puzzle #0MBEE — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; rooks e1/f1; bishop a3; pawns a5/b4/c3/d4/f5/h3. Black: king g8; rook d7; bishop f7; knight d6; pawns c6/f6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook e1→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop f7→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king d3→c2).
3. Best move: Bxf1 — bishop c4→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Bc4+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3r1bpp/2pn1p2/P4P2/1P1P4/B1PK3P/8/4RR2 w - - 2 39

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.