Chess Puzzle #2DH1v — Beginner, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king e1; queen f3; rooks a1/h1; bishops e6/g5; knights c3/d4; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen d8; rooks a8/h8; bishops b7/e7; knights b8/f6; pawns a6/b4/d6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf7+ — bishop e6→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king e8→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Bxf6 (bishop g5→f6, captures knight).
3. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop e7→f6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

equality, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: rn1qk2r/1b2bppp/p2pBn2/6B1/1p1NP3/2N2Q2/PPP2PPP/R3K2R w KQkq - 0 11

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