Chess Puzzle #UMT6v — Expert, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king e1; queen d3; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/c4; knights e2/f3; pawns a2/b2/c2/d6/f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen b6; rooks a8/e8; bishops c5/c8; knights d7/g4; pawns a7/b7/c6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. 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 Ng5+ (knight f3→g5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf8 — king f7→f8.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r1b1r1k1/pp1n1ppp/1qpP4/2b5/2B2Pn1/3Q1N2/PPP1N1PP/R1B1KR2 w Q - 5 13

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