Chess Puzzle #1x7Fy — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; rook h1; bishop b3; knights f6/g5; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2. Black: king g7; rooks a8/e7; bishop b7; pawns a7/b5/c6/d5/f4/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh7+ — rook h1→h7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf6 — king g7→f6, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxe7 (rook h7→e7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxe7 — king f6→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Kxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r7/pb2r1k1/2p2Np1/1p1p2N1/5p2/1B6/PPP2PP1/2K4R w - - 2 25

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