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Advantage Puzzle (1356)

After the setup move Rd7, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rd7. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0ZZYq
Rating
1356
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Exposed King, Fork
Material
White is ahead by 5 points
FEN
N4k1r/pp1Rbppp/2n5/4P3/2Q3n1/5Nq1/PPP1K1P1/5B1R b - - 6 18

What to look for

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

AdvantageExposed KingFork

Solution

18... Qf2+ 19. Kd1 19... Ne3+ 20. Kc1 20... Nxc4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

18. Rd7 18... Qf2+ 19. Kd1 19... Ne3+ 20. Kc1 20... Nxc4

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