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Advantage Puzzle (1269)

After the setup move Kxg2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kxg2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0fzyE
Rating
1269
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Endgame, Fork
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
1k5r/pp6/1np1Q2p/3nPN2/3P3p/3B3P/PPP3K1/8 b - - 0 26

What to look for

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

AdvantageEndgameFork

Solution

26... Nf4+ 27. Kf3 27... Nxe6

The full forcing line from the source position is:

26. Kxg2 26... Nf4+ 27. Kf3 27... Nxe6

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