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Advantage Puzzle (1460)

After the setup move Nge2, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Nge2. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
09OJ5
Rating
1460
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 4 points
FEN
4r3/pq3pk1/5np1/4nb1p/7P/2N2P2/PPPQN1P1/2KR3R b - - 1 17

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegame

Solution

17... Nc4 18. b3 18... Nxd2

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17. Nge2 17... Nc4 18. b3 18... Nxd2

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