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

Position

White: king f1; rook a7; bishop b3; pawns b4/c3/e4/e7/g2/h2. Black: king h6; rook e8; bishop f6; pawns a6/b5/d6/g5/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc3 — bishop f6→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf7 — bishop b3→f7. Opponent replies Rxe7 (rook e8→e7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxe7 — rook a7→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Bf7.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/R3P3/p2p1bpk/1p4p1/1P2P3/1BP5/6PP/5K2 b - - 2 36

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