Chess Puzzle #eC9jE — Expert, Black to move, opening

Position

White: king g1; queen d2; rooks a1/e1; bishops b3/f4; knights c3/d4; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen d7; rooks a8/h8; bishops b7/e7; knights b8/f6; pawns a6/b5/c5/d5/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe7+ — rook e1→e7, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe7 — king e8→e7, captures rook. Opponent replies Re1+ (rook a1→e1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf8 — king e7→f8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Kxe7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: rn2k2r/1b1qbppp/p4n2/1ppp4/3N1B2/1BN5/PPPQ1PPP/R3R1K1 w kq - 2 14

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