Medium Chess puzzle # 0023 - Gain rook

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Puzzle No : 0023

Difficulty level : medium

Description : Gain rook

Next Move : Black

Player level : Intermediate

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Medium chess puzzle 0023

Solution to medium chess puzzle 0023

At this puzzle, next move is by Black. The objective of the puzzle is to gain rook.

See the interactive solution at the puzzle page

Solution 1

Initial board position

This is the initial board position of medium chess puzzle 0023.

Move 1

Move by white

Move 2

Move by black

Move 3

Move by white

Move 4

Move by black

Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0023

Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves

1. d3+, Bxa1

Explanation for the moves

1. cxb4 - This is a weak move from the opponent since the bishop is having a xray attack on the rook
2. d3+ - This is a two purpose move. It is giving check to the king and clearing the diagonal for the bishop
3. Kxd3 - The king captures the pawn since it is not supported
4. Bxa1 - The bishop captures the rook
5. For right move - You gained a rook by giving a check. Your attempt is good.
6. For wrong move - You could have threatened the king and gained the rook. You can do better.

Categories of medium chess puzzle 0023

This medium chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Medium chess puzzles
2. Gain puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0023

To view the solution to this puzzle, follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the solution button (Key as shown below) to view the solution

How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0023

To get help or the possible next moves in the puzzle, , follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the help button (exclamation mark as shown below) to get help or suggestion on next possible move

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Table of Contents

• Medium chess puzzle 0023
• Solution to medium chess puzzle 0023
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
    • Move 4
  • Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0023
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of medium chess puzzle 0023
• How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0023
• How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0023
• Play chess for free