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Advantage Puzzle (1488)

After the setup move Bxb5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxb5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0CCEb
Rating
1488
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
Black is ahead by 7 points
FEN
r1r5/pp1k1ppp/4p3/1b1pq3/1Q6/3B4/PP3PPP/2R4K w - - 0 22

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

22. Bxb5+ 22... Rc6 23. Bxc6+ 23... bxc6 24. Qb7+ 24... Qc7 25. Qxa8

The full forcing line from the source position is:

21... Bxb5 22. Bxb5+ 22... Rc6 23. Bxc6+ 23... bxc6 24. Qb7+ 24... Qc7 25. Qxa8

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