Chess Puzzle #VuTb5 — Expert, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/c4; knights c3/f3; pawns a2/b2/c2/d2/e4/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen d8; rooks a8/h8; bishops c8/g7; knights b8/e7; pawns a7/b7/c7/d7/f7/g6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf7+ — bishop c4→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king e8→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ng5+ (knight f3→g5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8. Opponent replies Nf7 (knight g5→f7).
4. Best move: Qe8 — queen d8→e8. Opponent replies Nb5 (knight c3→b5).
5. Best move: Na6 — knight b8→a6.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: rnbqk2r/ppppnpb1/6pp/8/2B1P3/2N2N2/PPPP2PP/R1BQ1RK1 w kq - 0 8

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