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Advantage Puzzle (1192)

After the setup move Nxa7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxa7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
07CmO
Rating
1192
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3q1rk1/Np2bppp/2rp1n2/4n3/2P2B2/1P3PP1/P5BP/R2Q1RK1 b - - 0 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

16... Qb6+ 17. Kh1 17... Qxa7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

16. Nxa7 16... Qb6+ 17. Kh1 17... Qxa7

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