Chess Puzzle #0wt2S — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; queen h7; rook d1; pawns a4/c3/d2/e3/f2/f3. Black: king e7; queen d7; rook d8; knight c6; pawns a7/e5/f7/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd3+ — queen d7→d3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd3 — queen h7→d3, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxd3 (rook d8→d3, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kxd3 — king e2→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/p2qkppQ/2n5/4p3/P7/2P1PP2/3PKP2/3R4 b - - 0 22

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