Chess Puzzle #AMygs — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g4; queen d5; rook f3; bishop d4; pawns f5/g3/h4. Black: king h7; queen d1; rook a3; pawns f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3 — rook a3→f3, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf3 — queen d5→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies h5+ (pawn h6→h5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king g4→f4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/5p1p/3Q1P2/3B2KP/r4RP1/8/3q4 b - - 2 38

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