Daily chess puzzle — 11 November 2026

Black to move: win the advantage.

Published 11 November 2026 · rated 1846

After 11. Qf3, Black to move.

About this puzzle

• Goal: Black to move, win the advantage (2 moves to find).
• Puzzle rating: 1846.
• Themes: Pin.
• Opening: Nimzowitsch Defense.
• Position (FEN): r1b1k2r/ppp3pp/4p3/2bpP3/7q/3B1Q2/PPP2RPP/RNB3K1 b kq - 2 11

What to look for

Pin: A piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.

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