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

Position

White: king e1; queen b3; rooks a1/h1; bishops c1/f1; knights b1/d4; pawns a2/b2/c4/d2/e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king e8; queen d8; rooks a8/h8; bishops f8/g6; knights b8/g8; pawns a7/b7/c7/d3/e7/f7/g7/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd3 — bishop f1→d3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop g6→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxd3 (queen b3→d3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: c5 — pawn c7→c5.

Tactical themes

equality, opening, short. The key move Bxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: rn1qkbnr/ppp1pppp/6b1/8/2PN4/1Q1pP3/PP1P1PPP/RNB1KB1R w KQkq - 4 6

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