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Advantage Puzzle (1514)

After the setup move Qb4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Qb4. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
0h0Zy
Rating
1514
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Deflection, Endgame
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
4r1k1/2p2pp1/5p1p/P2P4/1Q6/5B2/3q2PP/1R4K1 b - - 2 24

What to look for

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

AdvantageDeflectionEndgame

Solution

24... Re1+ 25. Rxe1 25... Qxb4 26. Re8+ 26... Kh7

The full forcing line from the source position is:

24. Qb4 24... Re1+ 25. Rxe1 25... Qxb4 26. Re8+ 26... Kh7

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