Chess Puzzle #3GVYc — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c6; rook d1; bishop f4; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen e2; rook e8; bishop d6; pawns a5/c7/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd6 — bishop f4→d6, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd1+ — queen e2→d1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen d1→d6, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Qxd6 (queen c6→d6, captures queen).
4. Best move: cxd6 — pawn c7→d6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Qxd1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/2p2ppp/2Qb4/p7/5B2/7P/PPP1qPP1/3R2K1 w - - 6 22

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