Medium Chess puzzle # 0042 - Gain Queen

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Puzzle No : 0042

Difficulty level : medium

Description : Gain Queen

Next Move : Black

Player level : Intermediate

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Medium chess puzzle 0042

Solution to medium chess puzzle 0042

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

See the interactive solution at the puzzle page

Solution 1

Initial board position

This is the initial board position of medium chess puzzle 0042.

Move 1

Move by black

Move 2

Move by white

Move 3

Move by black

Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0042

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

1. Re1+, Qxd4

Explanation for the moves

1. Re1+ - This is a deflection sacrifice and zugzwang move to force the rook to leave d1 where it is supporting the queen
2. Qxd4 - Queen captures the hanging queen as the support to the opponent’s queen is removed
3. Rxe1 - This is the only legal move available since king is blocked by friendly pieces
4. For right move - You lost the rook but gained the queen. It is a good sacrifice and a gain.
5. For wrong move - You could have used deflection sacrifice of the rook and gained the queen. Try again

Categories of medium chess puzzle 0042

This medium chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Medium chess puzzles
2. Sacrifice puzzles in chess
3. Gain puzzles in chess
4. Strategy puzzles in chess
5. Zugzwang puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0042

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 0042

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 0042
• Solution to medium chess puzzle 0042
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
  • Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0042
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of medium chess puzzle 0042
• How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0042
• How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0042
• Play chess for free