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Advantage Puzzle (1055)

After the setup move Ra8, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Ra8. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0edIb
Rating
1055
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r5k1/2n2pbp/2qpb1p1/2pN2P1/1pPpP3/1P1P1PNP/6BK/Q4R2 w - - 3 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

24. Ne7+ 24... Kf8 25. Nxc6 25... Rxa1 26. Rxa1

The full forcing line from the source position is:

23... Ra8 24. Ne7+ 24... Kf8 25. Nxc6 25... Rxa1 26. Rxa1

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