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Advantage Puzzle (1530)

After the setup move dxc5, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after dxc5. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
033xz
Rating
1530
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Discovered Attack, Opening
Material
White is ahead by 3 points
FEN
rn2k2r/pp2qppp/2p2n2/2P2p2/2B5/5N2/PPPK1PPP/R1BQ3R b kq - 0 10

What to look for

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

AdvantageDiscovered AttackOpening

Solution

10... Ne4+ 11. Ke1 11... Nc3+

The full forcing line from the source position is:

10. dxc5 10... Ne4+ 11. Ke1 11... Nc3+

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