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Advantage Puzzle (1449)

After the setup move Nxe5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nxe5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0WxT9
Rating
1449
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 4 points
FEN
r4rk1/pp2bppp/2p2n2/4n3/3q1Bb1/2NB4/PPPQ2PP/R4R1K w - - 0 14

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackMiddlegame

Solution

14. Bxh7+ 14... Kxh7 15. Qxd4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

13... Nxe5 14. Bxh7+ 14... Kxh7 15. Qxd4

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