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Advantage Puzzle (1595)

After the setup move Bb3, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Bb3. Black to move.
Puzzle ID
00LNH
Rating
1595
Side to move
Black
Themes
Advantage, Middlegame, Pin
Material
White is ahead by 2 points
FEN
1k2r3/pp2r2p/2pqbpp1/3n4/3P1p2/1B3N1P/PPQB1PP1/1K1RR3 b - - 3 22

What to look for

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

AdvantageMiddlegamePin

Solution

22... Bf5 23. Qxf5 23... gxf5

The full forcing line from the source position is:

22. Bb3 22... Bf5 23. Qxf5 23... gxf5

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