Chess Puzzle #RwtDi — Advanced, White to move, opening

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/h5; knight e6; pawns a2/b2/c2/d2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks a8/h8; bishops e7/g6; knights a5/f6; pawns a7/b7/c5/e5/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh5 — bishop g6→h5, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qg3 — queen f3→g3. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
3. Best move: Nxd8+ — knight e6→d8, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

equality, opening, short. The key move Nxd8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r2q2kr/pp2b1pp/4Nnb1/n1p1p2B/8/5Q2/PPPP1PPP/R1B2RK1 b - - 9 14

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