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Advantage Puzzle (1175)

After the setup move Nxf1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxf1. White to move.
Puzzle ID
02zyG
Rating
1175
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 8 points
FEN
r4rk1/ppp3pp/1bnq1p2/1B2p3/2P5/1QP2N2/PP3PPP/R4nK1 w - - 0 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. c5+ 15... Kh8 16. cxd6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... Nxf1 15. c5+ 15... Kh8 16. cxd6

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