Chess Puzzle #0VXGg — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; bishop d6; pawns a6/g3/h3. Black: king h5; bishop f7; pawns a7/b6/d5/e4/g5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d4 — pawn d5→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g4+ — pawn g3→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h5→h6).
3. Best move: Bf8# — bishop d6→f8, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Bf8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/p4b1p/Pp1B2p1/3p2pk/4p3/6PP/7K/8 b - - 0 45

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