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Advantage Puzzle (1495)

After the setup move Bxe5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bxe5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
05vU4
Rating
1495
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Fork, Middlegame
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
1rb2rk1/4bppp/pPq2n2/4B3/4P3/2NB1Q2/PP4PP/R4RK1 b - - 0 17

What to look for

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

AdvantageForkMiddlegame

Solution

17... Qc5+ 18. Kh1 18... Qxe5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

17. Bxe5 17... Qc5+ 18. Kh1 18... Qxe5

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