Chess Puzzle #4MYWG — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; queen d2; pawns a4/b2/g2/h3. Black: king d7; rook d6; bishop b6; pawns a5/b7/c7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf4 — queen d2→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d6→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
3. Best move: Bg1+ — bishop b6→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
4. Best move: Rd3+ — rook d1→d3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1ppk4/1b1r4/p7/P7/7P/1P1Q2P1/7K w - - 3 38

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