Chess Puzzle #2qvL7 — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rook c6; pawns f2/g2/g6. Black: king d3; bishop d4; pawn c2. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f2→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc3+ — bishop d4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Rxc3+ (rook c6→c3, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxc3 — king d3→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies g7 (pawn g6→g7).
4. Best move: c1=Q+ — pawn c2→c1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Bc3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2R3P1/8/3b4/3k4/2p2PP1/4K3 w - - 0 54

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