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

Position

White: king h2; queen e4; rook b1; knight g2; pawns c4/d5/f4/g4. Black: king h8; queen d8; rook a2; bishop g7; pawns c5/d6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook b1→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qh4+ — queen d8→h4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
3. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a2→a1, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Qh4+.

Position data

FEN: 3q3k/6b1/3p3p/2pP4/2P1QPP1/8/r5NK/1R6 w - - 1 43

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