Chess Puzzle #mfccM — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g4; queen d6; rooks e1/f1; pawns a2/b3/f4/g3. Black: king g7; queen d2; rook g2; pawns c5/d5/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh4 — king g4→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh2+ — rook g2→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king h4→g5).
3. Best move: Qc3 — queen d2→c3. Opponent replies Qxg6+ (queen d6→g6, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f7→g6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is Rh2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/3Q2p1/2pp3p/5PK1/1P4P1/P2q2r1/4RR2 w - - 0 37

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