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Advantage Puzzle (1099)

After the setup move Kb2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kb2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0f4pD
Rating
1099
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
2r1nrk1/5ppp/pR2p3/8/4PBP1/2n2N1P/BKP2P2/6R1 b - - 1 21

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

21... Na4+ 22. Kb3 22... Nxb6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21. Kb2 21... Na4+ 22. Kb3 22... Nxb6

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