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Advantage Puzzle (1455)

After the setup move Bxa1, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxa1. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0kBjC
Rating
1455
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Attraction, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 5 points
FEN
r1b1r1k1/pp1npp2/1q1p2Bp/2pP4/2P2BnP/1P3N2/P2NQPP1/b3R1K1 w - - 0 16

What to look for

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

AdvantageAttractionMiddlegame

Solution

16. Bxf7+ 16... Kxf7 17. Qe6+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Bxa1 16. Bxf7+ 16... Kxf7 17. Qe6+

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