Chess Puzzle #WbRR5 — Expert, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/e1; bishops c1/e4; knight f3; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks a8/f8; bishops d6/d7; knight c6; pawns a5/b3/c4/e6/f7/g7/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7+ — bishop e4→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: Kg6 — king h7→g6.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r2q1rk1/3b1ppp/2nbp3/p7/2pPB3/PpP2N2/1P3PPP/R1BQR1K1 w - - 1 16

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