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

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/c4; knight f3; pawns a2/c2/c3/d4/e5/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen d8; rooks a8/h8; bishop c8; knights e7/g6; pawns a7/b7/c7/d7/f7/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 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.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r1bqk2r/ppppnpp1/6np/4P3/2BP4/2P2N2/P1P3PP/R1BQ1RK1 w kq - 2 11

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