Chess Puzzle #nMbJB — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; bishop f3; pawns c6/d5/g2/h6. Black: king d6; rook h1; pawns a4/f4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h7 — pawn h6→h7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh7 — rook h1→h7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kxh7 (king g6→h7, captures rook).
3. Best move: a3 — pawn a4→a3. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h7→h6).
4. Best move: a2 — pawn a3→a2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Rxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2Pk2KP/3P4/p4p2/5B2/6P1/7r w - - 0 56

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