Chess Puzzle #EC7Di — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook g8; bishop c2; knight e3; pawns a2/b3/c4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king e8; rook f6; bishops b7/f8; pawns a7/b6/c5/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg6+ — bishop c2→g6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6 — rook f6→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxg6 (rook g8→g6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf7 — king e8→f7. Opponent replies Rxh6 (rook g6→h6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Bxh6 — bishop f8→h6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, sacrifice, trapped piece. The key move Rxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4kbR1/pb6/1p3r1p/2p3p1/2P5/1P2N2P/P1B2PP1/6K1 w - - 6 37

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