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Advantage Puzzle (1047)

After the setup move Qxd5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qxd5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0LGTB
Rating
1047
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
r1b3k1/pp3rpp/8/3Qn1q1/8/7P/PPB2PP1/RN3RK1 b - - 0 17

What to look for

Convert a tactical opportunity into a lasting advantage, often by winning material or forcing a favorable ending.

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

17... Nf3+ 18. Qxf3 18... Rxf3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17. Qxd5 17... Nf3+ 18. Qxf3 18... Rxf3

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