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

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops d3/f4; knight f3; pawns a2/b2/c2/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen e7; rooks a8/d8; bishop e6; knights b8/d6; pawns a7/b7/c6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7+ — bishop d3→h7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxh7 — king g8→h7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qd3+ (queen d1→d3, gives check).
3. Best move: Nf5 — knight d6→f5.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: rn1r2k1/pp2qppp/2pnb3/8/5B2/3BPN1P/PPP2PP1/R2Q1RK1 w - - 4 15

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.