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Advantage Puzzle (1400)

After the setup move Rf5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Rf5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
09ebA
Rating
1400
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Material is level
FEN
r3r1k1/1ppb1pp1/p3qP1p/2p2R2/2P1P3/8/PBP1Q1PP/3R2K1 b - - 2 19

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

19... Qxf5 20. exf5 20... Rxe2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

19. Rf5 19... Qxf5 20. exf5 20... Rxe2

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