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

Position

White: king g1; queen e2; rook f1; bishop b1; knights d2/f3; pawns a2/b2/d4/e5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d7; rooks c8/f8; bishop b7; pawns a6/b5/e6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7+ — bishop b1→h7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxh7 — king g8→h7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ng5+ (knight f3→g5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king h7→g8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Kxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r2rk1/1b1q1ppp/p3p3/1p2P3/3P4/5N1P/PP1NQ1P1/1B3RK1 w - - 1 24

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