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Advantage Puzzle (1129)

After the setup move Qa3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qa3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0O2vh
Rating
1129
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
1k1r2nr/2pbq1pp/pp1b1p2/8/1n2P3/Q1N1BN2/PPP1BPPP/2KR3R b - - 1 15

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

15... Nd3+ 16. Rxd3 16... Bxa3

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15. Qa3 15... Nd3+ 16. Rxd3 16... Bxa3

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