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Advantage Puzzle (1499)

After the setup move Qh4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qh4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0EGUR
Rating
1499
Side to move
White
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Trapped Piece
Material
Material is level
FEN
2r2rk1/pp3ppp/1bn1p3/8/4N2q/2P5/PP2QPPP/R1B2RK1 w - - 1 15

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegameTrapped Piece

Solution

15. Bg5 15... Qxe4 16. Qxe4

The full forcing line from the source position is:

14... Qh4 15. Bg5 15... Qxe4 16. Qxe4

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