Chess Puzzle #3eYqM — Advanced, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king g1; queen d3; rooks a1/f1; bishops c4/g3; knight f3; pawns a2/b2/c2/c3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks a8/e8; bishop c8; knights c6/h5; pawns a7/b7/c7/d6/f7/g5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf7+ — bishop c4→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king g8→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qh7+ (queen d3→h7, gives check).
3. Best move: Ng7 — knight h5→g7.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r1bqr1k1/ppp2p2/2np3p/6pn/2B5/2PQ1NB1/PPP2PPP/R4RK1 w - - 2 14

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