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Advantage Puzzle (1314)

After the setup move Nxd5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxd5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0b4dQ
Rating
1314
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
1r6/2kr3p/1p1pqp2/1Qpn4/4P3/2BR4/1PP3PP/1K6 w - - 0 42

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

42. exd5 42... Qf5 43. Qc6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

41... Nxd5 42. exd5 42... Qf5 43. Qc6+

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