Chess Puzzle #HhAVm — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen f1; rooks a8/b8; pawns c3/d4/e2. Black: king g7; queen g4; rook b2; pawns c4/d5/e6/g5/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g2→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb8 — rook b2→b8, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxb8 (rook a8→b8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qf4+ — queen g4→f4, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxb8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: RR6/6k1/4p2p/3p2p1/2pP2q1/2P5/1r2P1K1/5Q2 w - - 7 51

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