Chess Puzzle #M6wjs — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; bishop c1; knight g3; pawns a4/b5/g5. Black: king g8; rook e1; pawns f2/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop c1→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1 — rook e1→g1. Opponent replies b6 (pawn b5→b6).
3. Best move: Rxg3+ — rook g1→g3, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Bxg3 (bishop f4→g3, captures rook).
4. Best move: f1=Q — pawn f2→f1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master, promotion. The key move Rxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/6p1/1P4P1/P7/1K4N1/5p2/2B1r3 w - - 4 65

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