Chess Puzzle #JKj3N — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; queen e6; rooks a1/h1; bishop f5; knight b1; pawns a2/b2/c3/d4/e3/g2/h2. Black: king d8; queen c8; rooks a8/h8; bishop g7; knight d7; pawns a7/b7/c7/d6/g5/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7 — bishop f5→h7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh7 — rook h8→h7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qg8+ (queen e6→g8, gives check).
3. Best move: Nf8 — knight d7→f8.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Rxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r1qk3r/pppn2bp/3pQ3/5Bp1/3P4/2P1P3/PP3KPP/RN5R w - - 3 15

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